Driver - Hazmat & CDL

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us.

Based out of our facility in Birmingham, Alabama, the CDL Driver will be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries of chemical and detail goods to predetermined customers on specific routes. The role will also be responsible for reviewing orders prior to delivery, loading and unloading trucks, and providing exceptional customer service to our client base. Some overnight travel. Overnight travel could be 2-3 nights per week. This is a premium position that may also require occasional travel to other Sonny's facilities to support customer deliveries for the purposes of temporary backfill as part of Sonny's final mile customer delivery program.

Responsibilities

• Deliver to sites and customers on assigned routes in a safe and timely matter
• Analyze delivery address, determine appropriate routes, and maintain schedule
• Conduct inspections of vehicles before departing to deliver goods
• Pack and load products onto trucks according to company's specifications
• Unload goods as per client and Sonny's final mile or traditional delivery program specifications
• Stocking customer backroom shelves in accordance with company guidelines
• Review orders before and after delivery and obtain delivery confirmations
• Review deliveries with customers to ensure products meet their needs and customer is satisfied
• Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record
• Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries
• Maintain ongoing communication with dispatch personnel
• Check in with warehouse on delivery progress as needed
• Always keep vehicle organized, clean and tidy
• Report any accidents or injuries to supervisor immediately
• Work with support team to provide exceptional customer service and address customer concerns
• Maintain driving log, prepare vehicle performance forms including, Performance and documentation of Daily Vehicle Pre-Trip, en-route, post trip inspection to ensure vehicle and equipment safety
• Provide special care in delivering fragile and hazardous products
• Travel as required to support temporary backfill situations in support of Sonny's final mile program
• Safely operate commercial vehicles Class A or B CDL required to transport Hazardous Materials
• Load, secure, and unload hazardous materials ensuring compliance with proper placarding and segregation rules
• Maintain accurate and compliant shipping papers including emergency response information
• Use appropriate PPE as required during loading/unloading or spill response
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• · High School Diploma/GED required. · Valid Driver's license issued by the state where you intend to work· Clean Driving Record · 3+ years of experience preferred as a Delivery Driver· Drivers under 1 year of experience are required to have ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) certification· Strong time management and customer service skills · Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures and transportation laws.· Ability to walk, drive, lift and carry heavy items for extended periods of time· Travel required.· Current Sonny's employees may receive financial assistance with obtaining a CDL and/or Hazmat Endorsement. · CDL Required· HAZMAT endorsement required.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Will require heavy lifting (lifting greater than 55 pounds).

We offer several medical plans including one at no cost to our employees. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.EEO StatementEqual Opportunity Employer

Sonny's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.