Route Driver -- Kauffman Tire -- Wholesale Center Houston POSITION DETAIL
 
GENERAL INFORMATION  
Title Route Driver -- Kauffman Tire -- Wholesale Center Houston
Company
Kauffman Tire
Employment Type
Full-time
Location Wholesale Center Houston
Compensation 
Depends upon Skills and Experience
Address
7220 Golden Gate Drive; Suite 180, Houston, TX 77041
Posted Date May 24, 2013
Company Website http://kauffmantire.com

 
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Kauffman Tire Today
Family owned and operated since 1936, Kauffman Tire is a leader in the industry in our retail, wholesale, commercial and E-commerce divisions. We are looking for individuals with a strong work ethic, positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit to join us in our continued growth and success.Our expansive business model provides employment opportunity to people of all educational and professional backgrounds, with an abundance of opportunity for career advancement within the company.
As of December 2012, Kauffman Tire operates over 50 retail centers in Georgia and Florida, four commercial centers in northeast Ohio, fourteen wholesale centers in seven states, and an E-commerce division, Tread Depot.

Our support center is in Atlanta, Georgia, where we have been headquartered since 1975.


 
JOB DESCRIPTION
Due to our recent growth, Kauffman Tire is hiring box truck drivers at our distribution center. Job duties include: ·         Delivering items to customers daily (Monday-Friday), within 120 mile radius. ·         Preparing truck for operation by inspecting general condition; checking fluid levels and tire pressure; validating adherence to roadability standards ·         Loading and unloading truck; delivering items in a timely and consistent manner ·         Maintaining safe operation and clean appearance by complying with organization operational policies, procedures and standards, as well as state and local driving rules and regulations Some of the traits, skills and experience desired are:             ·         Driving experience in greater Houston Metro ·         Hard working & dependable ·         Ability to routinely lift 40 to 80 pounds ·         Customer service minded ·         Proficient at loading/unloading & accounting for goods ·         Acceptable MVR, background, DOT physical & drug screen No phone calls or agencies please.  While we would like to respond to every inquiry, the volume of resumes submitted prevents us from doing so; therefore only close matches will be contacted for further consideration.  Kauffman Tire is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse and drug-free workplace
 
 
REQUIREMENTS
  Certain positions may require a current driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record or driving history.
  Excellent motivator and team player
  Hard working and dependable
  Impressive work ethic
  Must be eighteen years or older
  Strong desire to learn and grow with our business
  Strong customer service skills and a high level of integrity
  Able to consistenly lift 40-80 pounds
  High school diploma/GED
  Able to operate all machinery in a safe manner to prevent accidents
 
COMPANY BENEFITS
  Advancement Opportunities
  Dental
  Employee Assistance
  Health
  Life Insurance - Basic & Optional
  Long Term Disability Insurance
  Military Leave Policy
  Short Term Disability
  Vision
  401(k) Savings Plan