Driver Lead
$56,160–$62,400 year
On-siteColumbus, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Provide training and coaching to new and existing Delivery Specialists while monitoring route balancing, dispatch, and DOT compliance. Assist management with vehicle safety, building security, and resource allocation to ensure timely deliveries per customer requirements. Communicate customer feedback to supervisory personnel and contribute ideas for operational improvements using LEAN practices. Ensure proper completion of all required paperwork and perform driver safety checks as needed. Assume supervisory functions during manager absence and assist with delivery operations as a route back-up driver when necessary. Participate in Safety Committee meetings and conduct Tier 1 meetings. Represent the company professionally during onsite visits and new customer meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Clean MVR (no accidents or incidents in the last 3 years)
- Pass a DOT Drug Test
- Obtain a DOT MED CARD if they do not already have one
- Route Driving Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years experience in related field
- Valid driver license
- Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), only required for operating delivery vehicle exceeding 26,000 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
- Department of Transportation (DOT) qualification
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, using the English language (English competency)
- Ability to represent the company professionally when making customer deliveries
- Have good job performance and behavior as measured through indicators such as teamwork, attendance, customer service, productivity, etc
- Basic product knowledge
- Knowledge of operation of power/mobile equipment
- Ability to understand addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Geographical knowledge of the delivery service area
- Demonstrate a commitment to OfficeMax core values
- Ability to transport single cartons up to 75 pounds as needed
- Ability to use manual pallet jacks to transport pallets of products up to 2,500 pounds
- Ability to work in all seasons due to varied climates
- Repetitive lifting and/or carrying of products and or merchandise
- Repetitive climbing in and out of vehicle
- Ability to stand; on feet for long periods of time
- Continuous walking
- Including stairs
- Ability to read and understand a map
Desired Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent edu preferred
- At least two years Delivery experience preferred
- Supervisory or Leadership experience preferred
- Knowledge of systems, tools, and or processes in delivery environment preferred
- CDL may be needed in states where required
- Computer skills preferred
- Familiarity with computer and other transportation systems preferred
- GIS computer programs preferred
- Ability to up sell
- Maintain a professional appearance
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