Full Time Driver Associate Position

Full Time Driver Associate Position

Houston, United States

Company
Alston Transportation LLC
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Company Description

Alston Transportation LLC is a locally owned and operated logistics company dedicated to providing exceptional delivery service to our community.

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Job Description

This is a Full-Time Driver position with Alston Transportation LLC (the “Company”) delivering packages for a national technology company!

We need reliable, independent, flexible, hard workers who pay attention to details, can quickly problem solve a wide range of situations, and win in a fast-paced environment!

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, communicate effectively, and are ready to get the job done. Successful delivery employees enjoy being out on the road, put safety first and care deeply about customer expectations and satisfaction.

We are looking for team players who desire to grow with the Company.

Military veterans are welcome!

Compensation: $21.25/Hr Paid Bi-weekly

Shift Time(s): 10 Hour Shift/Day

Benefits of Working at Alston Transportation LLC:
• Competitive wages and Seasonal Bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Be part of a local business that is making a positive impact on the community
• Opportunity for performance incentives and bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision and Short Term Disability insurance (Note: Employees who work on average less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) accrue immediately

As a Delivery Driver at Alston Transportation LLC, you will play a crucial role in ensuring orders are delivered promptly and accurately within the community! You will start and end your day at a Warehouse.

Delivery Driver Responsibilities:
• Load and unload delivery vehicles with packages to be delivered
• Follow GPS coordinated route and all local & state laws, road/driving regulations, and Company policies
• Provide excellent customer service and satisfaction despite stressful events / conditions
• Safely drive and perform safety inspections on Company vehicle
• Deliver products to customers in a professional and courteous manner
• Keep pace in physically demanding job; work in all weather conditions and on various routes; lift packages weighing up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis; get in and out of a van repeatedly throughout the day at variable locations
• Communicate effectively with support team to provide exceptional customer service and ensure deliveries are completed
• Use smart phone device for GPS Navigation, scanning packages, conducting administrative requirements such as clocking in/out, and communicate with supervisors and other team members
• Maintain a clean and organized delivery vehicle
• Support the team in daily work requirements including participation in rescue calls when other team members need assistance with their routes
• Report any issues or problems to management immediately

Qualifications

As a Delivery Driver, You’ll Need:
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Must successfully pass a background check
• Must successfully pass a 5-Panel Drug Screening (which does include pre-employment testing for marijuana)
• Must have a satisfactory motor vehicle report (multiple violations can disqualify you from the position)
• Ability to lift and carry packages up to 50 Pounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have good English speaking, reading, writing / communication skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.
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