Delivery Driver - Full Time -$24.00 hourly

Job Description

Job Description

Position:  CDLB - Delivery Driver – Full Time
Location: Strongsville, OH
Pay Rate: $24.00 an hour!

Scholastic Book Fairs is looking for committed drivers for deliveries and pickups of books and supplies that help children become lifelong learners. Scholastic Book Fairs Drivers return home most days and will travel in city, suburbs, and rural areas. The pickup and delivery of fairs requires the loading and unloading of company trucks at both Branch and Schools, utilizing all safety procedures during this process. Our drivers obtain their daily manifests and inspect their trucks and equipment prior to leaving the Branch.

These full-time positions offer medical, dental and vision benefits, Paid Time Off, a generous 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise, 401k and the summers off.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with supervisors to deliver and pick-up fairs in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
• Work closely with supervisor to ensure customer service standards are maintained.
• Load and unload trucks with or without assistance of mechanical devices.
• Effectively communicate routing problems to supervisor so changes can be communicated to the routing team (road construction, address changes, steps, etc).
• Deliver and pick up products from schools, as scheduled, in a courteous and professional manner.  
• Secure and transport products to enable customer to receive a “Damage Free” fair.
• Perform a daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection of motor vehicle to which assigned.  Notify supervisor of any defects or problems.
• Complete and maintain accurate and legible records in a timely manner to include, but not limited to, DOT Logs, trip sheets, fuel tickets, road expenses, and other paperwork, as required.
• Adhere to all Company, local, state, and federal rules/regulations inclusive of, but not limited to, DOT, OSHA, etc.
• Call Regional/Branch office immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following:
• Accident or damage to person(s) or property.
• Problem with a school delivery or pick-up.
• Mechanical failure of equipment.
• Assist in completing warehouse tasks as required by the supervisor. 
• Overnight routes as necessary.  
• Must maintain professional appearance including well-groomed hair, clean uniform, and hygienic habits.
• Attend monthly driver meetings – completing all continuous training materials as required.
• Complete annual Certificate of Violation Process timely, accurately and honestly.
• Utilize proper techniques for lifting, packing, and handling heavy objects, climbing ladders and pushing/pulling display cases.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Maintain truck per company standards.
• Regular attendance in accordance with schedule.
• Drug and alcohol-free policy compliance.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Verifiable commercial driving experience of at least one (1) year required.
• Minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Possess valid CDL license with air brake endorsement.
• Must pass a drug/alcohol screen, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background review, and a DOT physical examination indicating physical essential functions of job can be performed as required.
• Must be able to drive vehicle weighing up to 34,000 GVW.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 70 lbs. and push, pull, lift and handle metal/plastic cases weighing more than 350lbs on a regular and repetitive basis.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Customer service orientated.
• Must be able to read road maps and follow directions.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Strong team player and the ability to get along with co-workers.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read.

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 127,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

Company Description

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 127,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.