Route Driver

Route Driver

This position is responsible for providing Hi-Line Refreshment customers with a wide variety of high-quality coffee, snacks, food and beverage products for micro-markets, vending machines and pantries at businesses and institutions across Northern Arizona. Route Drivers handle product replenishment and inventory management with state-of-the-art technology while providing best in class customer service. This position accepts DOT and non-DOT applicants.

This job is Monday-Friday, 6am - until work is completed. Weekends as needed (for emergencies). Flexible to accommodate an 8-10 hr workday.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates company vehicle with safety in mind and follows all laws of the state of Arizona
• Acquires and maintains a necessary DOT required certification (Medical Card) required to operate vehicle and possess a valid AZ Driver's License.
• Communicates any issues or concerns during the day, along with any service issues to Hi-Line management.
• Follows all company policies and directions by Hi-Line management.
• Must be able to lift product weighing as much as 55 bs repeatedly during an 810-hour work period.
• Hours of Operations are Monday-Friday. Start time is 6am until all tasks are completed.
• Reviews and completes an efficient delivery route for the day.
• Loads delivery vehicle with product scheduled for delivery.
• Delivers product to correct addresses, obtaining signatures and proof of receipt when necessary.
• Picks up product along the scheduled route, including items to be returned, company orders, and other items as requested.
• Maintains basic records of truck mileage and deliveries made.
• Ensures that delivery vehicle receives basic service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor.
• Assists in general warehouse duties when delivery route is completed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Maintains temperature logs; adheres to food safety requirements and cleanliness standards

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent (GED); or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Medical card.
• Computer skills: Order Processing Systems; Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook)
• Ability to drive safely.
• Ability to use navigation tools such as onboard GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps.
• Ability to execute delivery routes.
• Ability to maintain basic logs and records.
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision.
• Able to remain professional and courteous at all times.

Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Attendance/Punctuality
• Dependability
• Diversity
• Ethics
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Skills
• Judgement
• Motivation
• Oral Communication
• Organizational Support
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Quality
• Quantity
• Safety and Security
• Teamwork

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Continually required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Continually required to work near moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).
• The employee must be able to continually lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.

Company Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Childcare Benefit
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) With Generous Company Match
• Sick Time & Vacation Pay