Driver - Class A

Watchpoint Transportation LLC•Milpitas, CA

6d•$35 - $38

About The Position

The Class A Delivery Driver works collaboratively as part of the Cartage team and has a direct impact on the overall success of Watchpoint. They are responsible for the safe operation of company vehicles while working with our clients to make pick-ups, deliveries, as well as processing customer shipments. The starting pay for this position is expected to be $35 to $38 per hour. Exact compensation is based on skills, experience, education, and location. Safely operate company vehicles to include single and double axel tractors as well as straight trucks in all-weather conditions Interact face to face with our clients and provide a positive customer experience Carefully load and unload shipments at customer and vendor locations Verify shipments with customers for accuracy and obtain proper documentation Process appropriate paperwork for shipping, delivery, and receipt of customer merchandise Report and escalate any discrepancies at pickup or delivery Utilize handheld device for routing and obtaining customer information Be an ambassador of excellent customer service to all Watchpoint Logistics customers Perform routine daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is cleared for road safety Perform warehouse operational duties as required Various other duties as assigned

Requirements

A valid California Class A driver’s license, continuously held for the past three years, including a clean DMV record that is acceptable by Company insurance (this includes; no more than one at fault accident or major violation in the past 36 months and no more than 2 minor violations in the past 12 months)
Must be at least 25 years of age (to meet insurance requirements)
Experience operating single axel and double axel tractors as well as a straight truck (bobtail), lift gate, pallet jack, and hand cart to transport materials and goods.
Basic use of computer systems and applications (TMS) as trained/required.
Shows up on time, follows instructions, acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
Meets the needs of customers through positive interactions.
Able to communicate effectively and collaborate with team members to achieve common goals.
Able to receive work instruction in both written and oral formats. Written and verbal communication is completed in a clear and organized manner.
Seeks and incorporates feedback. Uses good judgment and solves problems within assigned scope of responsibility.
Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and efficiency; is detail oriented and conducts work with minimal errors. Meets productivity goals set by management.
High school diploma or equivalent and minimum 3 years of experience in a truck operation

Responsibilities

Safely operate company vehicles to include single and double axel tractors as well as straight trucks in all-weather conditions
Interact face to face with our clients and provide a positive customer experience
Carefully load and unload shipments at customer and vendor locations
Verify shipments with customers for accuracy and obtain proper documentation
Process appropriate paperwork for shipping, delivery, and receipt of customer merchandise
Report and escalate any discrepancies at pickup or delivery
Utilize handheld device for routing and obtaining customer information
Be an ambassador of excellent customer service to all Watchpoint Logistics customers
Perform routine daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is cleared for road safety
Perform warehouse operational duties as required
Various other duties as assigned