CDL B - Delivery Driver - Part Time - $28 p/hour + $5,000. SIGN ON BONUS! (La Vista, NE)

Company: Scholastic Book Fairs
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description:

Book Fair - Delivery Driver CDL Class B - La Vista, NE

Part Time Seasonal - Monday thru Friday Schedule

Paid Hourly: $28.00/hour

New Hires for this position eligible to receive a $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 100,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

We are currently in search of Part Time Seasonal CDL Delivery Drivers to help us deliver fairs to local school. This part time position offers a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401k.

Scholastic drivers are home the majority of nights and all weekends. In the event that they do take an overnight route, drivers are provided with hotel accommodations and a meal allowance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with supervisor to deliver and pick-up fairs in an efficient, cost effective manner.
• Work closely with supervisor to ensure customer service standards are maintained.
• Load and unload trucks with or without assistance of mechanical devices.
• Effectively communicate routing problems to supervisor so changes can be communicated to the routing team (road construction, address changes, steps, etc).
• Deliver and pick-up product from schools, as scheduled,, in a courteous and professional manner.
• Secure and transport products in order to enable customer to receive a "Damage Free" fair.
• Perform a daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection of motor vehicle to which assigned. Notify supervisor of any defects or problems.
• Complete and maintain accurate and legible records in a timely manner to include, but not limited to, DOT Logs, trip sheets, fuel tickets, road expenses, and other paperwork, as required.
• Adhere to all Company, local, state, and federal rules/regulations inclusive of, but not limited to, DOT, OSHA, etc.
• Call Regional/Branch office immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following: a) Accident or damage to person(s) or property. b) Problem with a school delivery or pick-up. c) Mechanical failure of equipment.
• Assist in completing warehouse tasks as required by the supervisor.
• Overnight routes as necessary. Drivers will be provided with hotel accommodations and a meal allowance if required to perform and overnight route.
• Must maintain professional appearance including well-groomed hair, clean uniform, and hygienic habits.
• Attend monthly driver meetings - completing all continuous training materials as required.
• Complete annual Certificate of Violation Process timely, accurately and honestly.
• Utilize proper techniques for lifting, packing, and handling heavy objects, climbing ladders and pushing/pulling display cases.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Maintain truck per company standards.
• Regular attendance in accordance with schedule.
• Drug and alcohol free policy compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  Qualifications
  
  REQUIREMENTS
  
  • All candidates must be the minimum of 21 years of age, possess a valid CDL B license, and have at least 1 year of commercial driving experience, High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
  • Must pass a drug screen/alcohol screen, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background review, and a DOT physical examination indicating physical essential functions of job can be performed as required.
  • The ability to lift/carry up to 70 lbs. and push, pull metal bookcases (on wheels) weighing more than 350lbs on a regular and repetitive basis.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Exceptional customer service with good verbal and written communication skills.
  • High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
  • Verifiable commercial driving experience of at least one (1) year required.
  • Minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
  • Possess valid CDL license with air brake endorsement.
  • Must pass a drug screen/alcohol screen, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background review, and a DOT physical examination indicating physical essential functions of job can be performed as required.
  • Must be able to drive vehicle weighing up to 34,000 GVW.
  • The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, and occasionally climb
  • Ability to lift/carry up to 70 lbs.
  • Push and handle rolling metal book cases weighing a few hundred lbs. on a regular and repetitive basis.
  • Transport boxes of books up and down stairs. Box weights are approximately 25lbs and 100lbs when transported on provided dolly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Customer service orientated.
  • Must be able to read road maps and follow directions.
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
  • Certain routes may require overnight stays.
  • Strong team player and the ability to get along with co-workers.
  • Good verbal/written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read.
    
    Time Type:
    
    Part time
    
    Job Type:
    
    Regular Seasonal
    
    Job Family Group:
    
    Distrib & Matls Mgmt
    
    Location Region/State:
    
    Nebraska
    
    EEO Statement:
    
    Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.
    
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