Class A Route Delivery Drivers

Job Description

Description:

JOB TITLE: Route Delivery Driver

DEPARTMENT: 2020 – Transportation - Driver

REPORT TO: Transportation Manager

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Edwardsville, KS (Onsite)

JOB OVERVIEW

The Delivery Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer for the purpose of delivering and unloading various products for Earp Distribution customers. This requires excellent customer service skills and working in accordance with state and DOT regulations and Earp Distribution safety preferred work methods. Working overtime hours, weekends, and starting at various departure times over a 24-hour delivery period required to meet our customer’s needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivering on time and without error

Maintaining a high level of safety and professionalism

Pre & Post trip inspections

Legal and safe tractor/trailer operation

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident

Must be 23+ years of age

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate

1+ year of commercial driving experience

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School or GED

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT

Knowledge

Customer food safety and delivery requirements

Understand & meet FMCSA regulations

Earp policies and procedures

Skills & Qualifications

Tractor trailer, lift gate, on-board computer, ELD, paperless delivery scanner and electric jack operation.

Customer service

Defensive driving skills

Clean driving record

Abilities

Reliable & Courteous

Able to follow company instructions & directives

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

Standard commercial delivery equipment including tractor-trailers, electric walking jacks, tablets, delivery scanners, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Delivery Driver will primarily work outdoors while unloading trailer; often exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures.

Execute routes in a single and team operation.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to stand, sit, bend, stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, and use hands and fingers to grasp and feel

Required as needed to 2-wheel product down trailer ramp

Required to lift to 55 lbs. frequently

Required to work varying hours as needed

Full-time