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Tires Now - Driver

TiresNow

Tires Now - Driver

Knoxville, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Operates a delivery vehicle for the purpose of delivery, pick up, and hauling of materials between Wholesale Distribution center and multiple local and out of state Wholesale customer store and Company store locations. Unload and loads merchandise at the store locations utilizing lift-gates, pallet jacks and material handling equipment. Performs routine vehicle inspections and follows local and federal transportation regulations.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Operates a delivery vehicle for the purpose of delivery, pick up, and hauling of materials between Wholesale Distribution center and multiple local and out of state Wholesale customer store and Company store locations. Follow all federal and state motor carrier safety regulations as specified by the US Department of Transportation and other regulatory agencies of the federal and state governments.
    • Conduct pre and post trip inspections of the vehicles; report vehicle maintenance problems to the Driver Supervisor upon discovery.
    • Maintain daily trip and fuel logs (if required); submit all logs to Driver Supervisor as required.
    • Unload and load merchandise at the multiple store locations. This is to include unloading new merchandise and loading all merchandise returning to the wholesale center or transferring to another store location. Returning merchandise should include cores, defects, transfers, returns, cardboard, stretch film, and any other item requested by the wholesale center manager or staff. Record all transfers, as necessary, on the destination report.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization, or by phone.
    • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
    • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, key-punch or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
    • Possess and maintain a valid class driver’s license.
    • Have a safe driving record.
    • Minimum of six months delivery driving experience or equivalent training.
    • Knowledge of all applicable transportation regulations.
    • Ability to accurately maintain daily logs and related record keeping.
    • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    Additional Information

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

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