Delivery Driver

RATE OF PAY WILL COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.

Summary: Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons, to safely transport equipment to and from the dealership, by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water and services as necessary.

Checks condition of equipment to be delivered prior to it being loaded on truck.

Reports shortages or problems to the Service Manager or the Salesperson.

Drives truck to destination.

Obtains necessary signatures and receipts as required by delivery instructions.

Collects payment for goods delivered if applicable.

Loads and unloads truck.

Gives basic instructions to the customer regarding how to operate the equipment.

Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.

Fastens chains or binders around items to secure cargo during transit.

Checks with dealership before leaving any location for instructions regarding additional jobs, returned loads, or special instructions.

Keeps Texas Department of Transportation required registration and permits current.

Obeys traffic laws and complies with Texas Department of Transportation requirements regarding load capacity, load limits, height and weight of truck.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

No computer skills needed.

Certificates and Licenses:

Texas Motor Vehicle License with a clear record and must have forklift certification.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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 regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Driving: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License with a clean record. (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20