Summary

The Delivery Driver will be responsible for the delivery of products over established routes. Responsibilities will include the correct loading of the vehicle, recording of delivery information, accepting/making payment for goods, and ensuring overall vehicle safety. The Delivery Driver will be expected to operate the delivery vehicle in a safe manner at all times, obeying all rules of the road, and follow all appropriate company policies and procedures. The Driver has to be able to work sometimes inside the warehouse.

Job Duties

• Operate and drive automobiles, vans, and light trucks to pick up and deliver various products.
• Perform pre-trip inspection of the vehicle.
• Deliver products over established routes.
• Accept or make payments for goods.
• Ensure correct loading of the vehicle.
• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all rules of the road.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures regarding the delivery of goods.
• Record information on pick-ups and deliveries, vehicle mileage, fuel costs, and any problems encountered.
• Communicate with central dispatch.
• Load and unload products in a safe manner, using provided tools as appropriate (e.g., dollies, lifts, etc.).
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.
• Assist in loading and unloading of the vehicle.
• Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that the load is properly fastened down and is secure.
• Ensure that material is properly protected from the outdoor elements.
• Deliver products and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner.
• Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.
• Complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift, which may include, but is not limited to, daily logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, hours of service, etc.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License (no special license required).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines, and time management techniques.
• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident, consistent, decisive personality.
• Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed.

Work Conditions

• Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Overtime as required.