Job Description
We are looking for experienced Class A, Delivery Route Drivers to serve our supply food chain industry in a safe and timely manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Drive truck and delivery merchandise indicated on route.
2. Aware that driver may be called to complete pickups.
3. Aware that driver may be called to complete an intercompany route.
4. Inspect truck prior to operating for proper amounts of fuel, oil, water, and see that the tires are inflated and that the lights and brakes work properly. Maintenance log sheet are to be turned in daily.
5. Make minor emergency repairs to truck such as installing light bulbs, fuses, and tire chains.
6. Detect truck driving and operating problems.
7. Follow procedures involved in making deliveries.
8. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with customers and any other outside agencies associated with Tapia Brothers Company.
9. Use Cheetah and company provided cell phone to fulfill job functions.
10. Adhere to federal statutes and regulations.
11. Must wear safety equipment. Non slip resistant shoes.
12. Ensure that truck is clean post and pre shift.
13. Aware of GPS tracking; Cheetah.
14. Aware of Drive Cam; Lytx
15. Must attend all driver safety meetings.
16. Exhibit a personality and demonstrate interpersonal skills to relate well with customers.
17. Must be able to add and subtract.
18. Must call customer service with any questions or concerns in regards to merchandise on invoice.
19. In the event of theft or robbery an investigation will take place.
20. Pallets must be stalked in unit when route is finished.
21. Must wear uniform at all times when provided upon completion of probation.
22. No Smoking in the units.
REQUIREMENTS
• Have 2 years' experience with ROUTE DELIVERIES driving Commercial Trucks.
• Experience with Electric Pallet Jack.
• Experience with using Lift-Gate.
• Experience in breaking down products that are on pallets.
• Experience in driving through Mountains, Snow, and inclination weather conditions.
• Hold and maintain a driver’s license with no major violations.
• DOT Medical card valid.
• MVR points cannot exceed more than 2 points.
• Ability to pass Pre-employment Physical and Drug and Alcohol Test.
• Ability to pass background check.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
All drivers will be enrolled into Highway Patrol Pull Notice and DOT Random Drug Testing Selection. If your name is selected for random drug testing your immediate supervisor will contact you and are mandated by law to take the test. Refusal to go will be a positive drug test and will be reported and will be automatically terminate due to failure to comply with DOT regulations and company policy.
SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday, possibly Saturdays (if needed)
Thirty-minute lunch, two ten-minute breaks
If you are going to be tardy and/or absent it is your responsibility to contact your immediate supervisor before your scheduled start time. If you are absent two consecutive working days a doctor’s note is required.
Driver’s in and out hours are subject to change on a daily basis within the legal driving requirements.
BENEFITS
VACATION (based on years of service)
· 1-2 years = 40 hours
· 3-9 years = 80 hours
· 10 years and over = 120 hours
Tapia Brothers offers various health and welfare plans to its regular full-time team members. These benefits are subject to change. Our benefits, as described below, will be described for you in greater detail as part of your orientation meeting.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Your benefits if you choose to elect will be effective the first of the month following thirty (30) days of your hire date.
• Team Members Only – (Dependent coverage available).
• 70/30 – 70% Employer, 30% Employee, (Applicable to employee only coverage).
EPO/PPO premium for the Team Member will be paid by the company, medical only.
• Your spouse, domestic partner and/or children are eligible for this coverage, but the additional premium will be your responsibility.
Team Member Only – (Dependent coverage available).
Selection of various plans and/or supplemental insurance benefits offered for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Eligible to enroll after one (1) year of service.
Must be twenty-one (21) years old to enroll.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
• Are you able to drive a manual transmission truck?
• Have you ever driven in the Snow with a Commercial Truck?
• How many years' experiences using an Electric Pallet Jack?
• Are you okay with through the background check process?
• Have you ever driven through the snow with a commercial unit?
Experience:
• Route Driving: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person