Route Driver Group Leader - Fergus Falls, MN

• Closes 25-Jul-2024 (CST)
• 60,000-70,000 per year Based on experience
• Salary
• Full Time
• Comprehensive benefits package

Company Overview

Spee Dee Delivery is a family owned and operated company that started in 1978 by Donald Weeres. Our core business is in standard, next-day, ground delivery.

The corporate headquarters and main sort facility is located in St. Cloud, MN. We currently employ over 1,800 employees company wide and over the years we have expanded to 36 branch locations, covering 8 states in the Midwest.

Job Summary

The Group Leader will oversee and lead a group of Route Drivers in their day-to-day activities to ensure timely, safe, and efficient operations.

Hours and Wages

• Monday-Friday, 7 : 00AM start
• Exempt, salary position, $60,000-$70,000 per year based on experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete routes for employees who are absent
• Prepare, manage, and track daily department reports
• Monitor route work to ensure it is being performed properly and freight is disbursed appropriately
• Enforce safety, DOT, and company policies
• Recommend and implement measures to improve productivity, equipment performance, work methods, and customer service
• Evaluate and complete probationary and annual employee performance reviews
• Assist Operations Manager and other management to resolve employee issues and discipline
• Participate in weekly meetings and communicate goals and assignments
• Hire, train, discipline, and onboard new staff
• Frequent travel is required
• Perform other required duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build, motivate, and lead a high performing team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year of experience in the transportation industry and leadership preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pass a DOT physical exam
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and up to 100 pounds occasionally

Benefits

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) plan, Quarterly Bonuses, and more.

Last updated : 2024-06-26