What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver position at BREAKAWAY RETAIL ENTERPRISES?
Essential Duties of Delivery Driver:
- Safely and efficiently operate a delivery vehicle (26’ Box Truck) to transport goods to customers
- Load and unload appliances from the vehicle using appropriate equipment
- Verify the accuracy of delivery orders and ensure that all items are accounted for
- Provide excellent customer service by delivering products in a timely and professional manner
- Communicate with customers to confirm delivery details and address any concerns or issues
- Follow all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving and operating the delivery vehicle
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Valid DOT driver's license/certificate with a clean driving record required
- Previous experience as a delivery truck driver required (minimum 2 years) - 26' box Truck
- Strong customer service and communication skills to interact with customers and team members effectively is a must
- High School or equivalent preferred
- Mechanical skills are preferred
- Familiarity with using equipment such as pallet jacks for loading and unloading
- Ability to safely lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks associated with loading and unloading deliveries
- Excellent time management skills to ensure timely deliveries while maintaining the strictest safety standards
Please note: The job description of the Delivery Driver is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to indoor and outdoor conditions. The employee occasionally works in excessive heat conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may on occasion be exposed to excessive noise levels.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with the appropriate assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to distinguish color, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; kneel, crouch, bend; use hands to grip, lift and carry products, handle, talk and hear.