What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class E Van Route Driver position at Baton Rouge Cargo Service, Inc.?
Skills/Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license and clear MVR.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Job Description:
Driver – represents Baton Rouge Cargo by promoting safety and customer service.
Will perform pickups/deliveries at outside vendors, including unloading and loading trucks, and must comply with all safety rules and procedures.
Specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Safely operate the appropriate class of vehicle assigned to complete deliveries, pickups, etc.
- Arrive on time for scheduled shifts. It is the driver’s responsibility to know their start times.
- Maintain valid copies of Driver’s License and must have this document to start every shift.
- Deliver product to customers at agreed-upon times. Unloads product in a safe manner while paying attention to the quality of the product and the requirements of the customer.
- Obtain proof of delivery/pickup from every single customer via paper or digital manifest including completion of all checklists/questionnaires.
- Fuel vehicle, schedule maintenance and cleaning and perform trip inspections.
- Complete required DOT and company related paperwork.
- Perform any/all other tasks as assigned by management.
- Maintain a professional appearance.
- Operate all equipment in accordance with DOT and company rules. Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws.
- Communicate with dispatch personnel at regular intervals throughout the route every day, including an end of route check-in.
- Communicate with the Manager about equipment issues/needs.
- Communicate with the Manager about scheduling needs with at least 72 hours’ notice so the Manager can adjust future planning.
- Upon return to the dock, the driver must label all freight coming off the route truck so the warehouse can process as needed.
- May be required to operate lift trucks or other equipment supplied by the customer.
- Drivers must maintain their issued equipment. They will be liable for that equipment at the time of separation.
