What are the responsibilities and job description for the RSA - DOT (CDL - A Driver)-New Brockton, AL position at Ben E. Keith Company?
• Perform product deliveries along assigned routes, and other related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction. • Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, and request service and repairs as needed. • Assemble orders for timely delivery to customer businesses, ensuring accurate delivery windows for each route stop. • Place delivered products in various assigned storage locations at each route stop according to customer requests. • Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling. • Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone. • Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions. • Manage multiple assignments and tasks, ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and materials. • Follow BEK transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines. • Comply with traffic laws and obey transportation and traffic procedures. • Follow transportation policies, DOT regulations, food/personal safety regulations, and company policies and procedures for personnel. • Remain DOT compliant and aware of DOT changes in guidelines. • Ensure conformance with BEK standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements. • Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of transportation operations. • Review customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and delivered. • Report mechanical problems, delays, accidents or other traffic situations to base location as needed. • Turn in receipts and monies received from customer deliveries. • Maintain records, including vehicle logs, cargo and/or billing statements in accordance with BEK policies.
Job Qualifications:
• Must know and adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations • At least 1 year of route driving experience required • DOT certification required • Valid State Class A CDL license required in state of residence • Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines • Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards • Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn new applications/proprietary software • Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Basic math skills required • Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of organization • Self-motivated; customer-focused • Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills • Detail-oriented; prioritization; Innovative problem solver • Active listening skills; Independent thinking/decision-making skills • Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards • High school diploma or GED
