Class C Delivery Driver

Immediate Opportunity: Full-time, Local Non-CDL/Class C Delivery Truck Drivers

• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm shift
• $21-$25 per hour DOE
• **Must have current California Drivers License and ability to pass DOT medical screening**
• Local deliveries in and around Bakersfield, CA
• You will drive a 3500 Chassis or similar vehicle

Must Have:

• Currently hold or ability to obtain non-excepted interstate DOT medical card
• 1 year documented relevant commercial vehicle driving experience within the last 5 years
• 5 years of DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents

This position is responsible for daily local deliveries to customer locations and warehouse support for the assigned branch. The position will report to the Branch Manager.

• Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines while maintaining a safe and clean driving record
• Ensures exemplary customer service by initiating and or assisting with the loading & unloading of products
• Loads and unloads trucks safely, balancing loads and securing them to prevent movement and damage during transport
• Safely meet delivery schedules for designated routes
• Maintain vehicle according to maintenance schedules including oil changes, cleaning, and general upkeep
• Ensures customer orders are complete when audited against the picking list
• Assist with warehouse duties and provide will-call when not scheduled to do deliveries
• Maintain an accurate daily delivery and driver log
• Assist with route development and scheduling
• This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation and designated as safety-sensitive by the company, the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor

Experience Required:

• Valid Class C drivers license, required
• Currently hold or ability to obtain non-excepted interstate DOT medical card
• 1 year documented relevant commercial vehicle driving experience within the last 5 years
• 5 years of DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents
• 1-3 years of experience driving a commercial flatbed truck preferred
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and ERP system preferred
• Ability to operate a forklift

Competencies Required:

• Safety: maintains quality standards and follows all safety rules
• Detail oriented: identifies defects and ensures compliance with specifications
• Communication: able to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to internal and external customers
• Initiative: takes ownership of work without being asked
• Organization: maintains a clean and orderly work area, informs supervisor of any defective or faulty equipment or material
• Analysis & problem-solving: ability to work independently with little direction

Education Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2-3 years of previous commercial driving experience 

Physical Requirements:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit
• Frequent use of hands to touch, handle, and feel and reach with hands and arms
• The associate must be able to regularly lift and or move up to 50lbs

Work Environment:

• Operate a delivery truck, including loading and unloading trucks outdoors: indoor work while talking to customers, making deliveries, pulling product, and staging for delivery
• Are often exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures when working outdoors
• This position is not eligible for telework

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) matching
• 7 Company Paid Holidays and 1 Float Holiday!
• PTO to support your work-life balance
• Health Savings Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance – Basic Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability and more!

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Mitchell Lewis & Staver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.