Route driver job description
Route drivers are licensed, skilled professionals whose main role is to operate vehicles along a specific route, managing deliveries throughout the journey. They are expected to know the route they are assigned to so that they can travel it within specific timeframes and ensure that any assigned deliveries are taken care of.
Example route driver requirements on a job description
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Knowledge of applicable traffic laws
- Experience with GPS navigation systems
- Familiarity with assigned routes
- Strong communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Time management skills
- Ability to work independently
- Problem-solving aptitude
Route driver job description example 1
MV Transportation route driver job description
- $17.50 per hour starting rate
- Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance for qualified candidates)
- Paid Training, Holidays and Vacation
- Sundays off
- Company provides personal protection equipment (PPE) as the safety and well-being of our employees and the passengers we serve remains our #1 priority!
- Career Advancement and opportunity to grow
Driver Minimum Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical.
- Must have a CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
- Possess excellent communication and decision-making skills.
We can put you on the road to a great career helping others!
During the course of employment, employees may receive and have access to confidential information. All employees are expected to respect and maintain the confidentiality of non-public customer and business records and any other information that MV classifies as confidential.
MV Transportation is committed to its policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.
Route driver job description example 2
East Penn Manufacturing route driver job description
East Penn Manufacturing is hiring regional CDL B driver! Drive dedicated with East Penn and enjoy a consistent schedule and pay, onsite management and regular deliveries to dedicated customers.
Aside from the perks of a consistent schedule and pay, company dedicated truck drivers also enjoy access to comprehensive health benefit offerings including medical, dental and vision as well as profit sharing, 401(k) and paid vacation.
This position will pay $23.50 per hour.
+ Delivers and picks up freight from specified locations, such as warehouses, stores, industrial plants, railroad yards, and small businesses.
+ Verifies freight with shipping papers.
+ Drives to specified locations, applying knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous material regulations.
+ Uses skills in highway navigation as well as maneuvering a vehicle in various situations, such as narrow passageways, heavy traffic, and adverse weather conditions.
+ Inspects the vehicle for mechanical and safety defects before and after each trip, and submits a report indicating the vehicle condition.
+ Maintains a Driver's Daily log according to Federal regulations.
+ Prepares shipping papers for freight received.
+ Interacts with customers when delivering or receiving freight or collecting payment for goods delivered.
At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 30% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.
Position will include an excellent starting wage, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, prescription drug, 401(K) and profit sharing programs. Don't miss out on this opportunity of a lifetime. For more information about East Penn Mfg., please visit www.dekacareers.com.
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External Company Name: East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries
External Company URL: www.eastpennmanufacturing.com/
Street: 4520 O'Hara Court
Route driver job description example 3
Safety-Kleen route driver job description
The Opportunity
The
Route Sales Driver
will be primarily responsible for operating a straight truck selling and servicing parts washers as well as picking up containerized industrial waste at customer locations, such as mechanic shops and industrial businesses. They will also assist in warehouse with inventory, shipping and receiving, etc. We are searching for a reliable and safety-oriented driver to join our team in
Salisbury, MA
!
Don't have a CDL but have sales experience? We will help you get your CDL!!
$4000 retention bonus!
Why work for Safety-Kleen?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Competitive wages (Salary Plus Commission)
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days
- Group 401K with company matching component
- Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Positive and safe work environments
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
- Operate Class B straight truck on established route
- Sell and service parts washers, pick up drums of waste oil, and pump out tanks and drums
- Up-sell at customer locations and generate new leads in the field
What does it take to work for Safety-Kleen?
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Class B CDL or willing to obtain through us
- Ability to obtain hazmat endorsements
- Previous Sales experience a plus
- Strong communication and customer service skills
Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.
Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™
Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.safety-kleen.com/careers.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.
Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
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