Non CDL Drivers – Apply Now for Future Opportunities (Chicago Market)
1 day ago
Schiller Park
Position Overview: This position is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of goods to customer sites as needed or as a part of a pre-defined route, reviewing orders prior to delivery to verify accuracy, and loading and unloading goods. Driving, delivering, and pick-up using Encore owned, leased, or rented trucks with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,001 lbs. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining a medium-duty DOT certification as required by state law (Non-CDL). This position reports to the Warehouse Operations Manager. Key Job Responsibilities: • Driving, Delivery, and Pick-up:, • Drive Encore owned, leased, or rented vehicles including vans and box trucks with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,001 lbs, • Maintain set routes and schedules as directed by their supervisor to meet customer expectations, • Loading and unloading of vehicles, • Review orders for accuracy during both delivery and pickup to ensure all items are accounted for, • Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage to gear, • Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions., • Able to complete a manual and/or electronic log book, based on assigned region, • Customer Service:, • Provide superior customer service and strive to exceed the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers, • Maintain a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication and interaction, • Ensures consistent communication with Dispatcher on an as needed basis, • Equipment Handling:, • Assist hotel and warehouse team with pulling, receiving, and transportation of equipment, • Participate in annual physical inventory process, • Perform quality control and equipment staging in warehouse as directed. *(driver's not allowed to leave trucks), • Vehicle Maintenance:, • Works with the dispatcher or warehouse supervisors to ensure that vehicles are well maintained through scheduled service appointments as required, • Maintain good general overall appearance of the vehicles and ensure all vehicles are kept clean and free of debris, • Perform daily inspection on vehicle prior to route and ensure Driver Vehicle Inspection logs are performed before each trip, • Maintain and replenish all vehicle fluids as needed – (e.g. wiper fluid, DEF, etc.), • Identify mechanical maintenance needs as they occur, • Report any vehicle damages or traffic violations to immediate supervisor in a timely manner Job Requirements: • High School Diploma / GED, • Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) under 26,001 LBS., • Valid Driver's License minimum of 2 years driving experience, • Clean driving record, • Basic Computer Skills, • Exceptional customer service skills, • General knowledge of vehicle inspection and maintenance, • General understanding of proper load securement, • Proficient using GPS and other routing systems, • Ability to drive or sit for long hours at a time, • Good communication skills with internal and external customers, • High degree of team work with customers, peers, and managers, • General competencies skills in smart phone use, • Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction, • Ability to maneuver vehicle in heavy city traffic conditions Competencies: • Ownership, • Hospitality, • Professionalism, • Responsiveness, • Safety Conscience, • Ensures Accountability, • Instills Trust, • Communicates Effectively, • Action Oriented Physical Requirements: • Sitting: 6-8 hours per day, • Standing: 2-3 hours per day, • Walking: 0-1 hour per day, • Stooping: 0-1 hour per day, • Crawling: 0-1 hour per day, • Kneeling: 0-1 hour per day, • Bending: 0-1 hour per day, • Reaching (above your head): 0-1 hour per day, • Climbing: 0-1 hour per day, • Grasping: 0-1 hour per day, • Lifting Requirements:, • 0 - 15 lbs*: Frequently, • 16 - 50 lbs*: Frequently, • 51 - 100 lbs: Never, • Over 100 lbs: Never, • Carrying Requirements:, • 0 - 15 lbs*: Frequently, • 16 - 50 lbs*: Occasionally, • 51 - 100 lbs: Never, • Over 100 lbs: Never, • Auditory/Visual Requirements:, • Close Vision: Continuously, • Distance Vision: Frequently, • Color Vision: Continuously, • Peripheral Vision: Occasionally, • Depth Perception: Occasionally, • Hearing: Continuously, • Pushing/Pulling Requirements:, • 0 - 15 lbs*: Occasionally, • 16 - 50 lbs*: Occasionally, • 51 - 100 lbs: Never, • Over 100 lbs: Never Work Environment: Work is generally performed in a hotel, warehouse, or vehicle on the road. Team members will frequently visit other Encore locations, and non-Encore venues for meetings, and/or deliveries. Working times will include days and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities