Box Truck Driver

Summary

This position is to load and unload materials, finished goods, shipping materials and returns onto or off a truck to transport goods from the factory, vendor, or rep location to another like location. Position is critical to the success of the company and must have a diligent, focused, self-motivated individual that can follow directions and not require constant supervision. Drivers are typically out on 4-5 day runs each week delivering products.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Verify panel count, bundles and Market and check for any defects or blemishes.
• Make the most of all space available.
• Ensures all loads are secure and wrapped properly to minimize damage
• Maintains proper paperwork
• Take orders for delivery of items from one place to another
• Assist in loading the box truck with deliverable items and ensure that they are safely stacked inside
• Plan appropriate routes by using conventional maps and the GPS
• Drive box truck on approved routes, keeping timescales in mind
• Remap routes in case of road block brought on due to accidents or bad weather
• Assist in unloading and placing items in recipient-desired areas
• Keep in constant contact with the base area to provide information regarding time-management and deliveries
• Drive box trucks back to base station and give a full verbal or written report of the day’s deliveries
• Perform preventative and general maintenance on the truck’s engine and the box area
• Ascertain that assigned box truck is washed and cleaned from the inside and the outside on a regular basis
• Report any incident or accident while on the route in a prompt manner
• Ascertain that the box truck is properly docked in its assigned space when not in use

Physical Demands and Abilities:

• Frequently lift - up to 100 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work in varying temperatures
• Be able to work independently
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screening

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Previous driving experience making deliveries
• Eligible to run truck routes anywhere in the United States.

Special Skills or other Requirements:

• Good math, language and reading skills
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment
• Follow instructions for keeping records
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
• Maintain a clean & safe environment
• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must abide by all service laws and regulations

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