Class B CDL Driver and Underweight Trucks - Texas

Job Summary

Pickup and delivery of packages of various sizes, weights and/or palletized products from customers in many different locations, to be completed in a timely and courteous manner. Ensures all equipment used is in working order and inspected daily. Uses care in moving packages and always works with safety in mind.

This is a W2 position.  All drivers are employees of Quicksilver.

Essential Functions:

• Possess and maintain valid Class B driver's license, or Regular drivers license for underweight drivers with safe driving record
• Operate motor vehicle in safe and legal manner.
• Be able to quickly locate specific addresses.
• Be able to communicate and complete assigned tasks via a smartphone application (training provided).
• Must have sufficient literacy skills to read maps efficiently and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain communication and cooperative, professional relationship with both customers and general public, as well as fellow Quicksilver employees.

Job Specifications

Education & Experience:

• No formal requirements; must be literate and communicate in English.
• No delivery experience required but helpful.
• 1 year Class B or underweight truck experience
• Map reading skills not required, but helpful.
• 7 year proven safe driving record. No more than 1 minor moving violation within the last 5 years or DUI/Careless Driving within 5 years.

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 70-99 lbs. regularly as required.
• Hand load/unload material as required.
• Walking and climbing stairs.
• With the assistance of a manual pallet jack; push, pull, move pallets of material weighing up to 3,000 lbs.
• Be able to sit in vehicle for extended periods of time and move in and out of vehicle as needed.
• Pass Department of Transportation physical, a drug and alcohol test. (when required).
• Pass a Work Simulation screening. (when required)

Accountabilities:

• Deliver packages safely and in a timely manner.
• Know, understand and follow all company policies.
• Be available to work on-demand and some after-hours, clearing any changes with supervisory personnel.
• Uniform shirt, and ID badge must be worn at all time while on the job.
• Follow current DOT regulations, Complete DOT/Quicksilver paperwork, Follow DOT break/lunch requirements
• No cell phone/computer usage during operation of your truck. Hands free device required.

Supervision:

• First line supervision from dispatchers/customer service and other personnel/operations managers

Working Conditions:

• Most working time spent in vehicle or loading/unloading packages/pallets.
• Required to drive safely in all kinds of conditions (adverse weather conditions, traffic, etc.).
• No smoking is allowed on the job. Smoking is not allowed in vehicles.
• W2, Employee position

Equipment Used:

• Smartphone dispatch and communication application (Smart Phone Required)
• Lift Gate
• 2 or 4 wheeled cart
• Pallet Jacks (Manual or Electric as needed)
• Straps
• Forklift (if certified)
• Other equipment as directed