Driver Lead

Overview

This role accelerates business values by delivering ice to customers in articulated vehicles (tractor‑trailers) that require a CDL Class A license. In markets without tractor‑trailers, a ClassB license will be sufficient. Drivers are assigned a delivery route or transport truckloads of ice to specific customer locations. When not assigned a route, this position trains newly hired drivers (ClassA, ClassB, and Non‑CDL).

All drivers must be registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

• Assist supervisors with training, inventory counts, safety communication, and other operational initiatives.
• Maintain the CRM Dashboard, updating customer files to ensure efficient deliveries.
• Participate daily in the Daily Visual Management process; review DVM results with other drivers.
• Perform road tests on driver candidates and complete required paperwork.
• Train new drivers on equipment, policies, and procedures; complete all training paperwork.
• Operate and maintain a clean company truck; conduct pre‑/post‑trip inspections and comply with DOT hours of service and regulations.
• Unload, deliver, and rotate ice at customer locations safely and courteously.
• Produce invoices and complete all required paperwork.
• Maintain driver tools (handhelds, printers, handcarts, hand trucks) in good condition.
• Report all accidents and injuries immediately to the supervisor.
• Pick up merchandisers and other equipment as directed.
• Follow all SOPs and processes.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management.

• 10 pallets per day; 210 bags per day (7‑lb bags); 2,100 bags per week.
• 21,000 lbs per day; 105,000 lbs per week (10.5tons daily, 52.5tons weekly).

• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Maintain constant alertness and safe working manner.
• Accurately gauge time and distance.
• Store and recall instructions quickly.
• Concentrate and perform tasks requiring high cognitive function and judgment.
• Respond promptly to sudden changes, emergencies, or alarms.
• Demonstrate caring, committed, and safety‑focused attitude.
• Possess fast reflexes, unimpaired coordination, and rapid response to stimuli.
• Take prompt and appropriate action in operating conditions.

• Internal: CSM, CSR’s/Dispatchers, Location Manager (if at spoke), Lead Driver, Forklift Operators.
• External:
  Customers and warehouse personnel.

This position requires a ClassA CDL driver's license. The driver must maintain a clean driving record and drive safely and courteously at all times.

No supervisory responsibility. Assists management in training new employees, evaluating candidates, and maintaining data in the CRM.

• High School education or GED.
• Three years of previous route delivery driver experience; prior lead driver experience preferred.
• Minimum one year as a driver in a similar vehicle.
• Basic math and exceptional customer relations skills.

• Drive in stressful environments and all weather conditions.
• Unload, load, and rotate product in merchandisers; lift up to 40lbs.
• Work may involve sitting, standing, walking, and using hands for tasks.
• Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Macon City, Georgia.