CDL A Delivery Driver - Part Time Seasonal - $34.00 hourly

Location: Liverpool, NY

Pay Rate: $34.00 per hour!

Will work during peak periods of the school year, scheduled off when schools are closed for summer and winter breaks. During peak season scheduled hours vary weekly from 0-30+.

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, host more than 100,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

We are currently in search of Class A Delivery Drivers to help us deliver fairs. Scholastic drivers are home every weekend and the majority of weeknights. THIS IS A PART-TIME SEASONAL POSITION. Work schedule varies from 0 to 30+ hours a week, based on business needs. Additional work as a driver helper may be available when not assigned a route.

Scholastic offers the following:

• 401k with a company match
• 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
• Paid sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Newer model equipment with automatic transmission
• Seasonal Safety Bonuses

Duties:

• Work with supervisor to deliver and pick-up fairs in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
• Inspect and prepare fifth wheel before coupling.
• Utilize Semi Tractor with either single or tandem axle, manual or automatic transmission, combined with a 48 or 53 trailer to line haul fairs from branch facility to hub location.
• Delivery of book fairs using a Semi Tractor with either single or tandem axle, manual or automatic transmission, combined with a pup trailer.
• Couple and uncouple trailers safely and in a timely manner. Connect/disconnect air and brake lines and properly operate landing gear.
• Work closely with supervisor to ensure customer service standards are maintained.
• Load and unload trucks with or without assistance of mechanical devices.
• Effectively communicate routing problems to supervisor so changes can be communicated to the routing team (road construction, address changes, steps, etc.).
• Deliver and pick-up product from schools, as scheduled, in a courteous and professional manner.
• Secure and transport products to enable customer to receive a Damage Free fair.
• Perform a daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection of motor vehicle to which assigned. Notify supervisor of any defects or problems.
• Complete and maintain accurate and legible records in a timely manner to include, but not limited to, DOT Logs, trip sheets, fuel tickets, road expenses, and other paperwork, as required.
• Adhere to all Company, local, state, and federal rules/regulations inclusive of, but not limited to, DOT, OSHA, etc.
• Overnight routes as necessary.

Requirements:

• Must maintain professional appearance including well-groomed hair, clean uniform, and hygienic habits.
• Attend monthly driver meetings completing all continuous training materials as required.
• Complete annual Certificate of Violation Process timely, accurately and honestly.
• Utilize proper techniques for lifting, packing, and handling heavy objects, climbing ladders and pushing/pulling display cases.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Maintain truck per company standards.
• Regular attendance in accordance with schedule.
• Drug and alcohol free policy compliance.
• Other duties as assigned