Dispatch CDL-A Driver

Job Title

Delivery Driver – Yard/Shuttle/Delivery/Dispatch

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fill in for Dispatch as needed.
• Fully understands all aspects of Yard Management and maintaining all logs and records of inbound-outbound carriers.
• May interact with local customers, answer questions, and advise them of our products.
• Confirm contents of each shipment match manifest document.
• Ensure assigned vehicle is clean.
• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered.
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs.
• Perform Yard Checks, prepare and distribute related reporting and daily emails.
• Adhere to company rules and regulations.
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in accordance with the weather and road conditions.
• Comply with FMCSA and DOT rules and regulations.
• Always makes safety a priority.

Driver – Yard/Shuttle Qualifications

• CDL – A Driver's License
• Minimum of 1-year experience in yard spotting, repositioning of equipment (trailers/containers)
• Minimum of 1-year of tractor/trailer driving required.
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Must pass background check and drug test.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient using YMS, two-way radio, I-Pad and other TMS Systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good verbal and written communication
• Document all incoming and outgoing trailers/containers, coordinate driver schedules, movements of trailers/containers to specific doors for loading/unloading.
• Be flexible to work some weekends or support drivers on yard moves as needed
• Properly maintain all logs and records of inbound-outbound carriers
• Monitor the trafficking process for all equipment that enters or leaves the yard.
• Check all trailers/containers prior to transferring to designated warehouse/yard locations.
• Ensure timely and accurate appointment booking of inbound/outbound deliveries.
• Propose process improvements of yard management and workflow.
• Manage resources allocation around bottlenecks and evolving scheduling demands.
• Work closely with Purple Drivers and the Transportation/Logistics teams.
• Ensure receipt of daily and weekly order schedules.
• Print necessary tickets supporting documentation needed for daily scheduled shipping, receiving and yard drop/hook moves.
• Ensure carrier bookings and scheduling control processes and procedures are followed correctly.
• This position will also require assistance on non-driving days to the Home Delivery Team when they require a 3rd person. You will assist in moving a mattress as a team into a customer's residence.

Required Skills, Education & Experience:

• 2+ years of Yard/Shuttling/Dispatch, of inbound/outbound Load management.
• An initiative-taking and meticulous individual with initiative-taking communication style with all teams.
• Strong organizational skills in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment.
• TMS system, scheduling, and carrier booking/appointment management.
• Ability to manage appointment schedule changes quickly and notify all parties involved.
• Solid computer skills with email and spreadsheets.

Work Hours (Good Faith Estimate):

This full-time position is expected to work approximately 30-40 hours per week. This is a good faith estimate, and actual hours may vary based on business needs.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off
• Earn a Mattress
• Purple Swag
• Amazing Purple Products

Why Work at Purple?

• Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people's lives through comfort.
• Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.
• Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.