The Courier Driver - CDL, Distribution Logistics is responsible for safely operating commercial motor vehicles to transport time sensitive reports, documents, printed products and other materials to our home delivery distribution centers (depots) and other locations as assigned. This position will also perform a variety of special pickups and deliveries as needed and is responsible for maintaining all required CDL and DOT qualifications. Essential Duties & Functions
- Responsible for compliance and knowledge with Federal Department of Transportation regulation and other safety standards.
- Perform a variety of driving duties operating commercial motor vehicles, including transporting printed and other materials to our distribution centers (depots), the pickup and delivery of preprints, racks and other special assignments as needed.
- Assist the department in maintain a safe and compliant CMV fleet.
- Operate commercial motor vehicles in accordance with applicable DOT/FMCSA regulations and established safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Ensure load accuracy
- Unload & deliver product accurately and in accordance with established delivery guidelines
- Understand & follow delivery run sheets, loading manifests, and other delivery documents
- Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete all required vehicle inspection documentation, including the Driver Vehicle Condition Report (DVCR).
- Identify and promptly report vehicle defects, damage, safety concerns or out-of-service conditions to management.
- Properly load, distribute and secure cargo to prevent shifting, damage or loss during transit and verify that loads are safely secured prior to vehicle movement.
- Transport tables, chairs, equipment, supplies and other materials required to support company events, meetings and operational needs.
- Transport and transfer products, equipment, supplies and other materials between the corporate office, distribution centers (depots) and other company or designated locations as needed.
- Assist with the loading and unloading of trucks, including the safe placement and movement of materials at pickup and delivery locations.
- Maintain all required driver records, logs and documentation applicable to assigned vehicles and routes.
- Maintain a clean & orderly work environment according to established policies & procedures
- Ability to read and understand maps and delivery lists
- Ability to work efficiently
- Skilled at driving safely in all weather conditions
Essential Job Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of United States Postal Service procedures.
- Skilled at driving a commercial motor vehicle in all weather conditions.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and follow through on projects with a minimum of specific instruction; ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Clean and valid NY State Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) required. Must maintain CDL in good standing throughout employment and immediately notify management of any suspension, revocation, restriction or other change affecting driving privileges.
- Valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (medical card) required, as applicable, and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Must meet and maintain all applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) driver qualification requirements.
- Must comply with applicable DOT/FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion and other testing as required by regulation.
- Requires a flexible and varied schedule to include PM and overnight shifts, weekends and holidays.
Physical Requirements
- Must be physically able to safely enter, exit and operate commercial motor vehicles and related equipment used in the performance of assigned duties.
- Must be able to push/pull up to 100 lbs and lift/carry/move objects, boxes or materials up to 50lbs.
- Requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, manual dexterity, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
- Requires the ability to read a variety of labels, files, manuals and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.
- Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with others.
- Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using packaging equipment. Requires the ability to lift, push, bend and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
Requires manual dexterity and the ability to handle a variety of items such as packages and loads of materials. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.
Compensation
- The hourly rate for this position is $30.00
Newsday Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and incumbents are selected, placed, trained, compensated and promoted without regard to actual or perceived sex, race, color, age, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partner status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, religion or religious creed, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Newsday Media Group provides a reasonable accommodation for applicants/incumbents with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation.
