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Brothers Produce - Houston, TX
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Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Drivers are responsible for efficiently delivering produce to customers, rotate their coolers if applicable, process paperwork accurately, follow driver safety rules and provide professional customer service.  

Driver applicants for driving positions must meet the following requirements:

  1. Minimum age 25 
  2. Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of verifiable employment history
  3. Must have a minimum of two (2) years of verifiable commercial motor vehicle (Box Truck or 18 Wheeler) driving experience with at least one (1) year city driving experience.
  4. Must have 2 years driving experience within the last 3 years.
  5. Valid Driver’s License.
  6. No more than one (1) moving violation or one (1) accident within the last three (3) years. Combined number of moving violations and accidents cannot exceed two (2) in a three (3) year period.  No more than one (1) accident in the past twenty-four (24) months.
  7. No major violations in the past  five (5) years, which include; at fault accidents causing bodily injury or death, driving under the influence, and/or any other accident deemed “major” by the insurance carrier.   

IF YOU MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS CALL 281-254-8326 FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS TO APPLY

If you do not meet the above requirements STOP!!

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Run routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times
  2. Call in when customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)
  3. Handle company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and perform pre-trip inspection.
  4. Report accidents and injuries and any damage to equipment immediately
  5. Handle any customer complaints professionally by referring issue to right department  
  6. Responsible for upkeep of vehicles at end of shift- clean cab and box
  7. Work overtime if required as requested by the Supervisor
  8. Perform other duties requested by the Supervisor or Manager

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Knowledge, skills & abilities:

  • A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or Class B
  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of verifiable commercial motor vehicle (bobtail or 18-Wheeler) driving experience with at least one (1) year city driving experience
  • No more than one (1) moving violation or one (1) accident within the last three (3) years. Combined number of moving violations and accidents cannot exceed two (2) in a three (3) year period.  No more than one (1) accident in the past twenty-four (24) months
  • Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic

2)  Minimum experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Be at least 25 years old 
  • Be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time

 

4)  Physical Requirements:

  • Stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, squat, turn body, and walk
  • Lift and move cases ranging in weight up to 75 lbs. continuously to and from heights ranging from floor to knee, waist, shoulder, and overhead. 
  • Handle and feel objects and/or equipment controls; reach with hands and arms
  • Must have the ability to talk and hear; must be able to hear warning horns on moving machinery and equipment.
  • Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include close and distance vision, depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Must exhibit a high level of endurance, energy, and strength to successfully perform position
  • Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck
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