Non CDL Drivers - Apply Now for Future Opportunities (Chicago Market)

Non CDL Drivers – Apply Now for Future Opportunities (Chicago Market)

Position Overview: This position is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of goods to customer sites as needed or as a part of a pre-defined route, reviewing orders prior to delivery to verify accuracy, and loading and unloading goods. Driving, delivering, and pick-up using Encore owned, leased, or rented trucks with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,001 lbs. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining a medium-duty DOT certification as required by state law (Non-CDL). This position reports to the Warehouse Operations Manager.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Drive Encore owned, leased, or rented vehicles including vans and box trucks with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,001 lbs
• Maintain set routes and schedules as directed by their supervisor to meet customer expectations
• Loading and unloading of vehicles
• Review orders for accuracy during both delivery and pickup to ensure all items are accounted for
• Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage to gear
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions.
• Able to complete a manual and/or electronic log book, based on assigned region
• Provide superior customer service and strive to exceed the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers
• Maintain a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication and interaction
• Ensures consistent communication with Dispatcher on an as needed basis
• Assist hotel and warehouse team with pulling, receiving, and transportation of equipment
• Participate in annual physical inventory process
• Perform quality control and equipment staging in warehouse as directed.
• Works with the dispatcher or warehouse supervisors to ensure that vehicles are well maintained through scheduled service appointments as required
• Maintain good general overall appearance of the vehicles and ensure all vehicles are kept clean and free of debris
• Perform daily inspection on vehicle prior to route and ensure Driver Vehicle Inspection logs are performed before each trip
• Maintain and replenish all vehicle fluids as needed – (e.g. wiper fluid, DEF, etc.)
• Identify mechanical maintenance needs as they occur
• Report any vehicle damages or traffic violations to immediate supervisor in a timely manner

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) under 26,001 LBS.
• Valid Driver's License minimum of 2 years driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Basic Computer Skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• General knowledge of vehicle inspection and maintenance
• General understanding of proper load securement
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
• Ability to drive or sit for long hours at a time
• Good communication skills with internal and external customers
• High degree of team work with customers, peers, and managers
• General competencies skills in smart phone use
• Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction
• Ability to maneuver vehicle in heavy city traffic conditions

Competencies:

• Ownership
• Hospitality
• Professionalism
• Responsiveness
• Safety Conscience
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills Trust
• Communicates Effectively
• Action Oriented

Physical Requirements:

Team members must meet the physical demands listed below to successfully perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting: 6-8 hours per day
• Standing: 2-3 hours per day
• Walking: 0-1 hour per day
• Stooping: 0-1 hour per day
• Crawling: 0-1 hour per day
• Kneeling: 0-1 hour per day
• Bending: 0-1 hour per day
• Reaching (above your head): 0-1 hour per day
• Climbing: 0-1 hour per day
• Grasping: 0-1 hour per day
• Lifting Requirements: 0 - 15 lbs: Frequently, 16 - 50 lbs: Frequently, 51 - 100 lbs: Never, Over 100 lbs: Never
• Carrying Requirements: 0 - 15 lbs: Frequently, 16 - 50 lbs: Occasionally, 51 - 100 lbs: Never, Over 100 lbs: Never
• Auditory/Visual Requirements: Close Vision: Continuously, Distance Vision: Frequently, Color Vision: Continuously, Peripheral Vision: Occasionally, Depth Perception: Occasionally, Hearing: Continuously
• Pushing/Pulling Requirements: 0 - 15 lbs: Occasionally, 16 - 50 lbs: Occasionally, 51 - 100 lbs: Never, Over 100 lbs: Never

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in a hotel, warehouse, or vehicle on the road. Team members will frequently visit other Encore locations, and non-Encore venues for meetings, and/or deliveries. Working times will include days and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore.