About the position
The ROUTE TRUCK DRIVER works under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, Assistant Manager or Team Leader; Responsible for providing our customers with dependable, safe, consistent, professional and friendly service. Vision: To be the leading and most trusted provider of tires and services.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service, answering questions and handling complaints professionally.
- Utilize ELog Pre-trip interface to conduct daily pre-route vehicle inspections.
- Transport and deliver items to customers on assigned route in a safe, timely manner.
- Responsible for unloading truck efficiently, accurately and in organized manner.
- Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor on any issues or concerns.
- Responsible for making sure all loads are secure and locked until reaching destination.
- Responsible for obeying all traffic laws, and K&M specific Cell Phone and driving policies.
- Responsible for using Signature Capture phone to verify and collect COD payments, and attaining a proof of delivery signature at the time of delivery.
- Responsible for maintaining complete ELog compliance on a daily basis according to regulations.
- Adhering to assigned route travel path established to satisfy customer needs and efficiency.
- Responsible for working safely and in a professional manner at all times.
- Responsible for keeping inside of truck clean.
- Must support management decisions and company goals.
- Must be willing to assist with warehouse duties if needed or requested.
- Perform other duties as appropriate and assigned.
- Support company goals and uphold K&M Values.
Requirements
- Must have valid driver’s license issued by working state and a clean driving record.
- Special licenses may be required to operate certain vehicles or in certain states.
- Must be 21 or older.
- Ability to learn tire knowledge and exercise brand and size accuracy.
- Ability to communicate and express ideas effectively.
- Possess a friendly, helpful, positive attitude.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
- Must be able to read/understand U.S. Highway traffic signs and signals.
- Must have two years’ work experience.
Benefits
- Monthly safe driving incentives of up to $2,000 annually.
- 401K after 6 months of employment with a 50% match on the first 6% invested.
- College Tuition Assistance up to $7,000 annually after 6 months of employment.
- Healthcare benefits at 90 days.
- Paid Time Off accrual begins immediately and is available after 90 days.
- $500 Referral Bonus.
- Company Paid Life Insurance.
- Reduced employee pricing on inventory of tires (up to 12 tires per year).
- Annual Profit Sharing Bonus.
- Opportunities for promotion through levels system with experience.
- Pay increases that increase significantly the longer you are employed.
