Delivery Driver - Box Truck/Straight Truck

Job Description

Description:

What makes Groundtrans Logistics great? Our People!

We believe that each employee's individual contributions make us the #1 White-Glove delivery company on the East Coast. We are currently hiring both Box-Truck and Straight Truck Drivers for our location in Philadelphia, PA.

Description:

As a Delivery Associate for Groundtrans, you would follow standard company procedures and safety requirements while delivering packages in a timely and efficient manner. The Delivery Associate role is a physical, fast-paced position that involves continual lifting, lowering and carrying of big/bulky packages as part of a two-man team. Under tight deadlines, our delivery associates safely operate 16 foot box trucks as required to deliver/assemble orders to customers according to established procedures, in all weather conditions.

Compensation and Schedule:

This is a five-day-per-week delivery job, working as an employee and earning $18-$22/hour. Each week, you will have a stable schedule of 5 consecutive work days and 2 days off. Days are designed to be 10.5 hours long, including a 30-minute lunch break and two 15-minute paid breaks. If you meet the following conditions, you are encouraged to apply and start your $45,000+/year job!

Key Responsibilities:

Under tight appointment window deadlines, safely deliver and occasionally assemble products inside customers homes.

Operates smartphone applications to document proof of delivery and photo on delivery requirements

Maintains good work habits, including reporting to work on time and adhering to standard work and safety procedures

Account for, and adapt to, unexpected situations like weather conditions and traffic.

Keep proper logs of hours on the road and miles driven, following all company, state, and federal regulations.

Complete daily vehicle inspections; ensuring the truck and associated equipment remains in good, working order; report all mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.

Follow all applicable traffic laws and safety procedures.

Observe and report all defects, accidents, and violations.

Adhere to company guidelines while interacting with customers and serve as brand advocate.

Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and team lift > 75 lbs.

Must be able to walk, climb stairs, reach overhead, squat, bend, kneel, stoop and crouch repeatedly

Qualifications:

Must be able to pass a 7 year criminal background screening and an MVR Check

Valid DOT Medical Card preferred(We will pay for DOT Medical Card Exam for candidates without one, if you have relevant experience)

Must be reliable (variations in schedule/tardiness/absenteeism are NOT allowed)

2 years experience in driving commercially - preferred but not mandatory

Previous assembly experience preferred.

Groundtrans Logistics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Groundtrans recruits and advances qualified applicants/employees regardless of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, or national origin.