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What makes Groundtrans Logistics great? Our People!
We believe that each employee's individual contributions make us the #1 White-Glove delivery company on the East Coast. We are currently hiring both Box-Truck and Straight Truck Drivers for our location in Boston, MA.
Description:
As a Delivery Associate for Groundtrans, you would follow standard company procedures and safety requirements while delivering packages in a timely and efficient manner. The Delivery Associate role is a physical, fast-paced position that involves continual lifting, lowering and carrying of big/bulky packages as part of a two-man team. Under tight deadlines, our delivery associates safely operate 16 foot box trucks as required to deliver/assemble orders to customers according to established procedures, in all weather conditions.
Compensation and Schedule:
This is a five-day-per-week delivery job, working as an employee and earning $20-$24/hour. Each week, you will have a stable schedule of 5 consecutive work days and 2 days off. Days are designed to be 10.5 hours long, including a 30-minute lunch break and two 15-minute paid breaks. If you meet the following conditions, you are encouraged to apply and start your $45,000+/year job!
Key Responsibilities:
- Under tight appointment window deadlines, safely deliver and occasionally assemble products inside customers homes.
- Operates smartphone applications to document proof of delivery and photo on delivery requirements
- Maintains good work habits, including reporting to work on time and adhering to standard work and safety procedures
- Account for, and adapt to, unexpected situations like weather conditions and traffic.
- Keep proper logs of hours on the road and miles driven, following all company, state, and federal regulations.
- Complete daily vehicle inspections; ensuring the truck and associated equipment remains in good, working order; report all mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
- Follow all applicable traffic laws and safety procedures.
- Observe and report all defects, accidents, and violations.
- Adhere to company guidelines while interacting with customers and serve as brand advocate.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and team lift > 75 lbs.
- Must be able to walk, climb stairs, reach overhead, squat, bend, kneel, stoop and crouch repeatedly
Qualifications:
- Must be able to pass a 7 year criminal background screening and an MVR Check
- Valid DOT Medical Card preferred(We will pay for DOT Medical Card Exam for candidates without one, if you have relevant experience)
- Must be reliable (variations in schedule/tardiness/absenteeism are NOT allowed)
- 2 years experience in driving commercially - preferred but not mandatory
- Previous assembly experience preferred.
Groundtrans Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Groundtrans recruits and advances qualified applicants/employees regardless of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, or national origin.
