What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver position at Big Outdoors LLC?
Van or Box Truck driving requirements
Prior professional driving experience preferred
Our insurance and DOT require;
- No accidents,no tickets,no DUI, No OWI past 5 years
- Drug testing
- DOT physical may be required
- Provide a continuous 3 year work history with references
Other requirements
- You will be a 10-99 contract driver
- Vans will depart La Porte,IN and may or may not be away 5-8 days
- Consent will be required to conduct background check
- Must have a smart phone with data for apps shippers require
- Must have a genuine passion for driving and travel
- Have great attention to records
- Have great communication skills
- Be able to be friendly with shippers,dispatchers companies
- Have a lot of patience
- At times you will have to load and unload manually, most freight is no touch
- Be able to be at home or quickly available for trips at last minute, 15 minutes van pick up
- Willing to obtain steel toed shoes or boots
- Sign a waiver and indemnity agreement
- No smoking
- Have a checking account for direct deposit
- Be ok with electronic vehicle tracking
Other
- Pay is $.35 a mile
- Willing to conduct a zoom interview
- Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving.
- Assist passengers with boarding and disembarking, including heavy lifting when necessary.
- Complete daily vehicle inspections and report any maintenance issues promptly.
- Keep accurate records of trips, including mileage and freight documents.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing any customer inquiries or concerns during transit.
Qualifications
- Valid commercial driver’s license experience professional driving is a plus.
- Proven experience as a van driver or in a similar role, preferably in paratransit or delivery driving.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with passengers and team members.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting when assisting passengers with their belongings.
- A clean driving record with no major violations is essential.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends if necessary.
Join our team as a Van Driver and contribute to providing safe and efficient transportation services while delivering outstanding customer experiences!
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $19.91 - $26.25 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 80 per week
Schedule:
- Overnight shift
Ability to Commute:
- La Porte, IN 46350 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- La Porte, IN 46350: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26