Delivery Driver Job at Blake Equipment in Town of Oneonta

Overview

Blake Equipment is part of the largest national wholesaler (a division of Headwater Companies www.headwaterco.com) in the United States, specializing in water equipment components for the residential, commercial, and irrigation systems installed by our customer, the professional contractor. (no homeowners). We are known in our local markets as having quality service, long term quality people, and only representing the top manufacturers in the industry. Headwater Companies is a Division of Franklin Electric, a publicly-traded company on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol FELE.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and/or trailers.
• Properly secure loads in accordance with state/federal regulation and common safety practices.
• Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
• Submit receipts and money received from deliveries.
• Follow DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to base or other vehicles.
• Adapt to unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.).
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
• Maintain company gas card, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance; ensure Driver License and Medical Certificate are current and on person at all times while driving a company vehicle.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license, CDL-B preferred (Will Train Right Candidate).
• Must have and maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• No record of citation or conviction of any DUI / DWI within the previous 5 years.
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and functional screen.
• Must consent to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Time Off and Benefits

• Time Off: 20 days in your first year; 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) increasing after year 1; 10 days of paid Company Holidays.
• Compensation: $1,000 (~$2.00/hr.)
• Quarterly Safety Bonus Program (increases with seniority!)
• Annual merit increases.
• Benefits: 401(k); Dental insurance; Disability insurance; Flexible spending account; Health insurance; Health savings account; Life insurance; Parental leave; Vision insurance.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; frequently to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stand or walk; climb or balance.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The company will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Construction