Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts 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 CDL A Delivery Drivers to help us deliver fairs to local school. This full time position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Days, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401k.

Scholastic drivers are home the majority of nights and all weekends. In the event that they do take an overnight route, drivers are provided with hotel accommodations and a meal allowance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Deliver 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 in order 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.
• Call Regional/Branch office immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following: a) Accident or damage to person(s) or property. b) Problem with a school delivery or pick-up. c) Mechanical failure of equipment.
• Assist in completing warehouse tasks as required by the supervisor.
• Overnight routes as necessary.
• 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
• Verifiable commercial driving experience of at least one (1) year required.
• Minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Possess valid CDL A license with air brake endorsement.
• CDL A must be validated through recertification with an approved Driving School
• Must pass a drug screen/alcohol screen, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background review, and a DOT physical examination indicating physical essential functions of job can be performed as required.
• Must be able to drive vehicle weighing in excess of 26,001 GVW and trailers in excess of 10,000 lbs. with a total combined GVW up to 80,000 lbs.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 70 lbs. and push, pull, lift and handle metal/plastic cases weighing more than 350lbs on a regular and repetitive basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Customer service orientated.
• Must be able to read road maps and follow directions.
• Ability to work over time and weekends as needed.
• Strong team player and the ability to get along with co-workers.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read.