CDL Delivery Driver

  • Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

DSG is seeking a CDL Delivery Driver in our Minot, ND Mechanical location. In this full time, hourly position, work typically ranges between the hours of 5am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, but may vary on occasion according to business needs. As a CDL Delivery Driver, you will work in all aspects of warehouse operations, with the primary duty of delivering product to customers and jobsites, which includes the loading, unloading, securing and transporting of such materials.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

The CDL Delivery Driver must hold a valid Class
A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with current medical card.

A Typical Day in the Life of a CDL Delivery Driver at DSG:
  • Load delivery truck in a safe manner, according to company policy
  • Work with warehouse associates to communicate how product should be loaded
  • Inspect truck & trailer according to company policy and DOT standards, to ensure it is in good working order
  • Immediately communicate any vehicle safety and/or maintenance issues to the supervisor
  • Communicate with customers regarding delivery dates & times
  • Drive to various customer locations, typically within 150 miles of branch location
  • Unload materials at customers’ places of businesses and/or warehouses, as per customer instruction
  • Stay compliant with DOT/FMCSA and OSHA regulations including completion of training activities as required by DSG policy and/or regulatory authorities
  • Adhere to DSG’s safety policy and vehicle safety program
  • Maintain a good driving record
  • Assist in all aspects of warehouse operations when not out on delivery:
    • Accurately pull product to fill orders in a timely manner
    • Pack, label and put filled orders in proper locations for delivery
    • Operate forklift
    • Use computer and RF scanner to check on status, availability and location of product
  • Perform other duties as assigned
A Successful CDL Delivery Driver Typically Has:

  • A valid Class A or B CDL with current medical card (required).
  • Basic product and warehouse/delivery knowledge normally acquired in one to three years of applicable experience.
  • Attention to detail.
  • The ability to plan, prioritize and organize work effectively to work efficiently under pressure and time deadlines.
  • Safety training on material handling and forklift driving.
  • Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
  • A physical ability to lift, push, pull or move items weighing 70-325lbs. with the aid of mechanical device or another person.
  • Prior computer knowledge, experience, and skills.

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

  • We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
  • We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
  • You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
  • Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
  • We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
  • Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
  • You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
  • We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.
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