Lead Driver

Company:  Optima Shipping Systems
Location: Worcester
Closing Date: 10/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Location
Worcester, MA
Position Requirements
Division
Optima Courier Inc
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Shift
Days
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Description
A lead driver is assisting with all the drivers at the warehouse. As the lead driver, you train new staff, help with optimizing routes, and package disposition. You are also responsible for covering routes. Will also be assisting in the warehouse as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Assist with unloading arriving dist. freight and sorting parcels down the route.
-Work with DSP/TPC drivers to sort, number, and load vehicles to facilitate morning launch.
-Cover any of our library and distribution routes and ensure they are done with efficiency and a
high level of customer service
-Lead by example for other employee drivers by pushing a high passed operation for morning load out, this includes physically working to help other employees.
-Optimize and map routes for drivers and work to troubleshoot basic tech issues experienced in the delivery application and operating system updates.
-Once all dist. drivers have left for the day, they will conduct a scan of any left-over packages to verify stops left in the terminal.
-Assist in Vehicle upkeep, Maintenance logs, and ensuring working telematic system.
-Must follow proper safety requirements and proper dress code.
-Cleaning of warehouse and preparing for the following day.
Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 40lbs, stand for long periods of time. Must maintain a valid Dr License.
Must have weekend availability. Must maintain a valid Dot medical cards for some locations.
Knowledge and Experience
Must be an experienced driver with at least 2-3 years of Customer Service, must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, and telematics systems.
Position
Driver
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Hiring Manager(s)
Joan Darling
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