Local Delivery Driver Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Local Delivery Driver to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- keep interior and exterior of truck/trailer combination neat and clean;
- check load to ensure safe and undamaged delivery of products; refuse load if not safely loaded or if equipment is defective;
- provide feedback to branch management about customers;
- locate and return any company property;
- Make deliveries promptly while maintaining a friendly and helpful relationship with the customer;
- Meet or exceed the expectations of our customers by providing a positive customer experience;
- Maintain vehicle fluid levels, air pressures, and vehicle cleanliness inside and out;
- Sign, date, and completely fill out driver logs with accurate record of stops, operating hours and vehicle inspection;
- Adhere to federal, state, local driving laws and DOT and FMCSA regulations, such as pre-trip inspections and driver logs;
- Back up warehouse personnel;
- Secure all materials to prevent accidents, damage, and/or loss;
- perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections on delivery equipment and submit/maintain required DVIR ( Dr i vers V e hicle I nspection Report) ;
- Assist customers in the unloading and loading of delivered goods;
- Regular and predictable attendance.
Requirements:
- Valid CDL A license;
- Effectively use GPS, read maps, and follow directions;
- Lifting up to 90 lbs;
- Unloading via ramp and hand dolly;
- Maintain professional image as a representative of the company;
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced environment;
- Securing empty pallets and totes in the truck;
- Will perform pre- and post-shift equipment/vehicle checks;
- Effective use of cell phone and hands-free equipment while driving;
- Clean driving record;
- Manual Transmission driving experience;
- Effective communication, customer service, and stress management skills;
- Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations;
- Ability to drive safely and obey and adhere to applicable laws and regulations;
- Basic adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division skills with or without using a calculator.