Route Driver

Route Driver

This position is responsible for providing Hi-Line Refreshment customers with a wide variety of high-quality coffee, snacks, food and beverage products for micro-markets, vending machines and pantries at businesses and institutions across Northern Arizona. Route Drivers handle product replenishment and inventory management with state-of-the-art technology while providing best in class customer service. This position accepts DOT and non-DOT applicants.

Schedule:

• This job is Monday-Friday, 6am - until work is completed. Weekends as needed (for emergencies).
• Flexible to accommodate an 8-10 hr workday.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates company vehicle with safety in mind and follows all laws of the state of Arizona
• Acquires and maintains a necessary DOT required certification (Medical Card) required to operate vehicle and possess a valid AZ Driver's License.
• Communicates any issues or concerns during the day, along with any service issues to Hi-Line management.
• Follows all company policies and directions by Hi-Line management.
• Must be able to lift product weighing as much as 55 lbs repeatedly during an 8–10-hour work period.
• Hours of Operations are Monday-Friday. Start time is 6am until all tasks are completed.
• Reviews and completes an efficient delivery route for the day.
• Loads delivery vehicle with product scheduled for delivery.
• Delivers product to correct addresses, obtaining signatures and proof of receipt when necessary.
• Picks up product along the scheduled route, including items to be returned, company orders, and other items as requested.
• Maintains basic records of truck mileage and deliveries made.
• Ensures that delivery vehicle receives basic service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor.
• Assists in general warehouse duties when delivery route is completed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Maintains temperature logs; adheres to food safety requirements and cleanliness standards

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent (GED); or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Medical card.
• Computer skills:
  Order Processing Systems;
  Word Processing Software (Word);
  Electronic Mail Software (Outlook)
• Other skills required:
• Ability to drive safely.
• Ability to use navigation tools such as onboard GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps.
• Ability to execute delivery routes.
• Ability to maintain basic logs and records.
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision.
• Able to remain professional and courteous at all times.

Competencies:

• Adaptability
  - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work when scheduled;
  Communicates with proper management to ensure all work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability
  - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Diversity
  - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
  Promotes a harassment-free environment;
  Supports a diverse workforce.
• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Initiative
  - Volunteers readily;
  Seeks increased responsibilities;
  Takes independent actions;
  Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Interpersonal Skills
  - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others' ideas
• Judgement
  - Displays willingness to make decisions;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
  Makes…