Join Our Team at National Highway Products, Inc.!
As a leader in the traffic sign manufacturing and distribution industry, National Highway Products, Inc. is dedicated to excellence and innovation. We pride ourselves on fostering a growth-oriented culture that supports the development of our business and each employee. Our commitment to leadership and management training initiatives ensures that our team members are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to excel and advance in their careers. If you're looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company, we invite you to explore our career opportunities and be a part of our success story.
This is a full-time or part-time position requiring early morning start times (typically back by 2-4pm) Monday through Friday. Start times of shift will vary each day but may vary from 3AM-6AM. This driver will report directly to the Operations Dept Manager as well as working with an Operations Dept Clerk daily.
Duties
- Make each delivery stop per assigned route.
- Following traffic laws and driving in a safe, courteous manner, including obeying all regularly agency and company safety directives and conducting a safe work zone during each job.
- Logging miles, driving hours and other activities, especially as required to maintain compliance with federal and state laws.
- Managing fuel needs and ensuring vehicles are properly fueled.
- Navigating or managing routes via GPS and other in-field technology provided by the company.
- Performing inspections to ensure the vehicle and cargo are safe, in working condition and aligned with laws and regulations.
- Following the assigned delivery schedule and all job directives precisely.
- Gathering appropriate paperwork for deliveries; ensuring accuracy of items for delivery.
- Delivering product as per customer requirements in the most expeditious and courteous manner, obtain signatures and completing all required paperwork.
- Accepting returns from customer, complete appropriate paperwork and return to warehouse. Place product in return area with appropriate documentation.
- Avoiding damaging job site property (particularly driveways) when unloading materials. Document and report any damage to products, customer’s property or to delivery truck.
- Addressing and resolving customer problems as appropriate. Informing supervisor of outstanding issues.
- Maintaining daily pre-trip and trip log book as required by company policy.
- Maintaining cleanliness of vehicle and report any maintenance problems to supervisor.
Qualifications
- A valid Class B driver’s license with ability to pass a driver screening upon hire and each year.
- Detail-oriented with good critical thinking skills.
- Ability to communicate in an effective and friendly way with dispatchers, customers, and others.
- Must be able to complete mathematical calculations associated with truck load weights and quantities.
- Must be able to read and write load diagrams, shipping orders, work instructions and various business communication documents.
- Must be able to operate electronic equipment, such as RF scanners or radios as assigned.
- Must be 21 or older.
- The ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50lb in keeping with your loading and unloading requirements.
- The ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Strong navigation and problem-solving skills related to route management.
- High school diploma/GED equivalent required.
- Must be registered with FMCSA.
- A few years experience preferred, entry-level CDL driver accepted if has prior job history behind the wheel (such as a food delivery driver). Successful candidates will be required to pass a post offer, physical, pre-employment drug screen and alcohol check upon hire and on an ongoing basis.
Optional Equal Opportunity Survey
NHP, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equal employment opportunity and compliance with government contracts, National Highway Products, Inc. invites all applicants to complete a short, voluntary survey.
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Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid toll fees
- Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
Trucking Route:
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends & holidays off
Work Location: On the road
