Delivery Driver

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts weekly maintenance checks utilizing the vehicle maintenance form to record safety and functionality of assigned vehicle.
• Maintain assigned vehicles cleanliness (interior & exterior) in accordance with company policy.
• Accurately pick up and package orders to fulfill customers' requests.
• Communicate accuracy of orders to sales personnel and/or customer.
• Plan route for efficient delivery while maintaining positive customer expectations.
• Ensure all orders are delivered safely and accurately to customer.
• Act as an extension of the organization and promote goods and services while building customer relations.
• Collect, secure, and properly document payment for all orders delivered.
• Assist with stocking, pulling, and other business errands as needed when primary tasks are completed.
• Assist in answering phones when needed.

Requirements

• Business Skills: Demonstrated strong set of business skills including prioritizing and completing tasks within timeframes, anticipating and meeting customer needs, cooperating with others, and demonstrating initiative.
• Qualifications and Other Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent. Valid drivers license and ability to operate motor vehicles required. Must maintain a safe driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Mobile: Ability to move easily in and out of the truck, bend, lift, and climb in and out of the cargo area.
• Vision: Good eyesight and visual acuity.
• Hearing: Good hearing to be alert to sounds such as sirens, horns, or other warning signals on the road.
• Manual Dexterity: Good manual dexterity to operate vehicle's controls.
• Lifting: Occasionally lift and carry moderate-weight objects.

Company Overview

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. Founded in 1965, Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of over 700 individuals, maintaining a commitment to providing products and services of the highest quality and value. The company is dedicated to forming authentic and valuable connections with its partners and ensuring the industry's needs are met 24/7.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Financial Stability and Retirement Preparedness: 401(k) program with company match, retirement planning assistance, financial guidance and education.
• Time Off: Full-time employees enjoy paid holidays and personal time, vacation based on length of service.
• Resources: Paid training and tools assistance, life insurance, hospital stay, critical illness, bereavement services, employment assistance program, mental health resources.

Job Posting Information

This position is immediately available with a start date allowing proper notice to the current employer. Submit your resume with confidence that all contacts with us are completely confidential. Palmer Trucks is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact: hr@palmertrucks.com. Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.