Independent Contractor Truck Driving Job in

Truck Driver

We are looking for a Truck Driver to join our Rexel, USA team in Albany, NY! Employee's level and pay will be dependent on their level of experience, knowledge, and capabilities. The Truck Driver is responsible for delivering products to/from customers, company branch/warehouse locations, and company suppliers in a delivery van or box truck (No CDL required). Responsible for ensuring that deliveries are prepared to meet customer requirements in the most efficient manner and materials are correct and free of damage.

What You'll Do:

Inspect company vehicle for visual and operating defects; responsible for completing a daily inspection report

Keep company vehicle clean, serviced, and maintained; alert supervisor of repair and/or service needed

Must follow Department of Transportation (DOT), local and state driving laws and regulations

Load or unload vehicle and ensure all material for each order is correct (quantity and type of material) and that material is free of damage before departure

May assist in preparing orders for delivery

Ensure all appropriate documentation is thoroughly completed at the time of delivery, including delivery receipt is signed by the customer, packing list and branch/warehouse manifest

Pick up material returns from customers; responsible for inspecting the condition of the material and verifies quantities and catalog numbers

Pick up material from company suppliers

Senior Truck Driver will participate in the training of entry level Truck Drivers; and provides mentorship and coaching

May be required to perform other job functions within a branch when required including but not limited to counter sales, preparing and filling orders and/or receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material, and maintaining branch equipment

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Duties Disclaimer: The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need:

In lieu of experience, must attend company driver training

Must have a valid driver's license

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must pass a pre-employment and annual review of the Motor Vehicle Record

Must obtain verification of non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire

Must not have had a suspended driver's license for a traffic accident/violation within the past 3 years

Must not have any at fault accidents in the past 3 years

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to handle loads with a combine weight not to exceed 26,000 GVW

Ability to handle basic issues and problems

Strong knowledge of safety regulations and be familiar with traffic and driver laws

Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws

Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines

Excellent customer service skills

Good attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work overtime as needed

Physical Demands:

Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly at least 51%

Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Occasionally up to 20%

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly at least 51%

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally up to 20%

Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally up to 20%

Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly at least 51%

Weight and Force Demands:

Up to 10 pounds - Constantly at least 51%

Up to 25 pounds - Constantly at least 51%

Up to 50 pounds - Frequently 21% to 50%

Working Environment:

Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally up to 20%

Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally up to 20%

Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Frequently 21% to 50%

Travels to offsite locations - Constantly at least 51%

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

For the state of New York only, the pay range is $19.00 to $21.00, depending upon qualifications, experience and other considerations permitted by law.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities We like to promote from within

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce. Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

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