CDL Driver - Mancini Beverage Coastal, CT

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Active Full Time Regular Manual Labor Orange, CT, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1299 Location : We are located in Orange, CT (55 Marsh Hill Road) and our drivers are members of the Teamsters Local union 443. Compensation : Delivery-based commissions, with earnings based on delivery volume and applicable rates under the union contract Schedule : Monday- Friday 5 AM; weekend as needed Job Summary The Truck/Delivery Driver is responsible for the safe, lawful, and efficient operation of company-owned or leased commercial motor vehicles to deliver products to Mancini Beverage Coastal CT customers along assigned routes. The driver must comply with all applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, federal, state, and local laws, and company safety policies and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities Safely operate company-owned and leased trucks along assigned routes in compliance with applicable DOT and FMCSA regulations, federal, state, and local laws, posted restrictions, and Mancini Beverage Coastal CT policies. Use defensive-driving practices appropriate to traffic, weather, road conditions, and vehicle load. Follow seat belt, distracted-driving, and mobile-device requirements; observe clearance and weight restrictions; and use safe backing, parking, and spotter procedures. Safely load, unload, and deliver cases, kegs, and related products using approved equipment and handling methods. Maintain control when moving products over curbs, ramps, stairs, and uneven surfaces. Verify inventory and load accuracy before departure and delivery quantities at each stop. Obtain required customer acknowledgments and document shortages, damage, refusals, returns, and discrepancies. Properly distribute and secure products, containers, and equipment within applicable weight limits. Recheck loads after deliveries, pickups, and at required intervals; secure doors, liftgates, and equipment before moving. Rotate and place products according to freshness codes, customer requirements, and company procedures. Collect, account for, secure, and return empty containers and authorized returns. Provide courteous customer service, resolve concerns within company guidelines, and promptly communicate issues to dispatch or management. Complete required pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and reports. Promptly report vehicle defects, damage, and missing safety equipment. Maintain required licenses, endorsements, medical qualifications, and credentials. Promptly report citations, restrictions, suspensions, or other changes affecting driving eligibility, and comply with applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements. Immediately report accidents, injuries, near misses, property damage, cargo incidents, and unsafe conditions. Cooperate with roadside inspections, weigh-station requirements, and enforcement personnel, and promptly submit related reports. As required, collect customer payments and complete invoices according to company procedures. Maintain a clean, orderly vehicle and protect company equipment, products, and customer property. Assist with warehouse loading. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Skills and Qualifications Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting company MVR standards, including pre-employment and annual reviews. Two to four years of related experience; industry experience preferred. Ability to pass required agility testing, drug testing, and pre-work screening. Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and perform basic math. Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills. At least 18 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent. Physical Demands This position requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, standing, and walking, including repeated truck entry and exit and moving products over curbs, ramps, and stairs. Daily demands may include handling 500–1,000 cases weighing up to 45 pounds each at heights up to 78 inches, lifting and lowering 162-pound kegs, maneuvering loaded hand trucks weighing up to 315 pounds, and cumulative lifting of up to 40,000 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position involves working approximately 50% indoors and 50% outdoors, including delivery vehicles, warehouses, customer locations, and refrigerated coolers with temperatures around 33 degrees. The driver must work and drive in varying seasonal and inclement weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and fog. The work environment may include exposure to fumes, dust, moving equipment, truck-cleaning chemicals, and temperature extremes. The typical noise level is moderate. Certifications, Licenses Maintain a valid driver’s license of the appropriate class, including a CDL and endorsements when required. Maintain required DOT medical certification and other applicable driver qualifications. Maintain a forklift certification, as required. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr