Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely drive and operate your delivery vehicle following strict safety standards on and off the road.
• Use hand held device for routing and customer delivery information.
• Independently or in teams, deliver packages to houses, mobile parks, apartments, and businesses.
• Navigate a variety of routes throughout the delivery area ranging from 25-70 stops a day.
• Must be comfortable driving and working in varying weather conditions.
• Load and unload packages to be delivered safely, securely, and without damage.
• Drive a cargo van or be a Delivery Associate Helper as needed.
• Be CUSTOMER OBSESSED!! We strive to deliver packages and smiles to our customers.
• Be able to work shifts ranging between 8-10 hours per day starting between 10:00AM-12:00PM, be able to work any day of the week, minimum 4 days per week and max 6 days per week (PEAK).
• Interact with customers and the public in a professional and positive manner.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulatory as well as Company's policy.
• Maintain excellent safety metrics.
• Conduct pre- and post trips daily, fuel up daily, and maintain cleanliness of the trucks daily.
• Communicate with dispatch and/or management on the road.
• Perform the following tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation: a single Delivery Associate needs to be able to maneuver packages up to 70 pounds each using material handling equipment (MHE) and with a team of Delivery Associates (driver + helper) able to move items up to 300 pounds using MHE.
• Able to get in and out of truck and walk up and down stairs throughout your shift in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements for DOT Delivery Driver:

• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• At least 21 years of age for Drivers.
• Must possess a valid VA Drivers License.
• MUST have commercial driving experience with large vehicles with 1+ year.
• Proficient in English sufficient to meet US DOT standard of ability to read road signs, communicate with regulatory personnel, and pass DOT qualification training class.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background check and other training requirements.
• Drivers must be able to obtain DOT medical card and qualify as DOT Regulated driver operating 16-foot and 26-foot box trucks (GVWR between 10,000 to 26,000 lbs.). CDL not required but you MUST have prior experience driving big commercial vehicles.
• Route delivery experience is preferred.
• Large parcel handling experience is a MUST!
• Possess strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform and drive in various weather conditions and longer drive time.
• Must be proficient in heavy lifting.
• Must be reliable, respectful and a good team player.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.

• Job Type: Full-time ONLY
• Pay: From $21.00 per hour
• Expected hours: 30 – 60 per week
• Up to 10 hour shift
• Location: 103 Industrial Drive, Suffolk, Virginia 23435

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program