Job Description
POSITION: Delivery Driver - Over the Road
SHIFT: Monday - Friday variable shifts (OT as required)
PAY RATE: $22.00 - $27.00+ per hour (DOE) + Full Benefits Package
LOCATION: Minnkota Windows - West Fargo, ND
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES As an Over the road (OTR) Delivery Driver for our window company, you will be responsible for safely delivering windows and related products to various locations across a specified region.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the Minnkota Windows Game Changer definition.
- Engage in team-based lean and continuous improvement activities, helping to streamline workflows and drive a culture of operational excellence.
- Learning about different window models, features, and options.
- Answering basic customer questions with support from more experienced team members.
- Operate company-owned trucks to transport windows, frames, and glass products to local dealers, lumberyards, and job sites throughout our sales region.
- Routes include overnight stays ranging from 1-3 nights a week as needed.
- Use of electronic logging devices.
- Ability to read and understand paperwork.
- Assist in loading and unloading products, ensuring all items are handled with care to prevent damage.
- Follow pre-determined routes and schedules while adapting to traffic, weather, or customer needs.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers during deliveries.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and minor maintenance (e.g., fluid checks tire pressure), ensuring the truck remains in proper working condition and report on any mechanical issues promptly.
- Adhere to all DOT regulations, company policies, and safety procedures, including hours of service (HOS) rules.
- Maintain accurate logs, delivery receipts, and inspection records using electronic logging devices (ELDs) or paper logs as required.
- Address and report any delivery or product issues, delays, or discrepancies to dispatch or management.
- Must maintain a clean driving record.
- Perform material handling duties within the production facility during periods when delivery assignments are not scheduled.
- Prompt and dependable attendance.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALITIES - Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Safety conscience.
- Excellent driving skills.
- Ability to learn about the product and materials used in window manufacturing and become familiar with common window types and basic features.
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and be dependable and trustworthy.
- Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
- Use effective methods, resources, and interpersonal skills to help build a cohesive team.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Ability to take care of the customer's needs while following company policies and procedures.
- Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
- Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
- Strong navigation, time management, and customer service skills.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE - High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid driver's license and medical card required.
- Previous experience driving a truck is preferred.
- Clean driving history with no major violations in the past 3 years.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Night shift