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Light Vehicle Delivery Driver
ARD Transportation • Georgia, USA
Est. USD $41,475 / Year + Overtime
Job Location:
Georgia, United States
(Multiple operational
hubs)
Employment Basis: Full-Time, Permanent (1-year
minimum commitment)
Base Compensation:
~$41,475 annually
(approx. $19.94/hr
equivalent)
Overtime / Benefits: Available per FLSA regulations;
company benefits as eligible
ROLE OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVE
ARD Transportation is seeking dedicated, reliable Light Vehicle Delivery Drivers to execute local and regional transport, route
dispatching, and accurate delivery of goods and packages across Georgia. The driver plays a critical front-line role in ensuring
timely distribution, cargo integrity, and exemplary customer satisfaction.
KEY DUTIES & CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Vehicle Operation: Safely operate light commercial delivery vehicles (cargo vans, sprinter vans, or box trucks under 26,000
lbs GVWR) in strict compliance with federal, state, and local highway safety rules.
- Route & Schedule Execution: Follow predetermined daily navigation manifests, dispatch instructions, and time-sensitive
delivery schedules across urban, suburban, and rural routes.
- Cargo Handling & Distribution: Load, secure, transport, and offload merchandise, cartons, and materials. Ensure
appropriate load distribution and prevent damage in transit.
- Pre-Trip & Post-Trip Inspections: Conduct routine vehicle inspections (tire pressure, fluid levels, lights, brakes) and
immediately report mechanical defects or maintenance needs.
- Delivery Verification & Documentation: Utilize handheld electronic scanners and mobile manifest devices to verify parcel
barcodes, capture customer signatures, and record delivery statuses.
- Physical Workload: Frequently lift, push, pull, and manoeuvre packages typically weighing up to 50–70 lbs using hand trucks,
dollies, and safe manual lifting practices.
Requirements
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid driver’s license from country of origin with an impeccable driving safety record (must be eligible to obtain a Georgia
- Ability to pass pre-employment DOT/employer drug screening, physical fitness assessment, and background checks.
- Comfortable with extensive daily driving, navigation tools (GPS), varying weather, and physical loading/unloading
- Strong professional reliability, punctual work ethic, and functional conversational English proficiency.
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