Delivery Driver

Key Responsibilities

• Covers weekly maintenance checks using the vehicle maintenance form.
• Maintains assigned vehicles' cleanliness according to company policy.
• Accurately picks and packages orders to fulfill customer requests.
• Plans routes efficiently to meet customer expectations.
• Safely and accurately delivers all orders to customers.
• Acts as an extension of the organization and promotes goods and services.
• Builds customer relations and collects, secures, and documents payments for all orders.
• Assists with stocking, pulling, and other business errands as needed.
• Assists in answering phones when needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated strong business skills, including prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
• Customer-focused, anticipating and meeting customer needs and expectations.
• Team-oriented, cooperating with others to achieve objectives.
• Self-starting, willing to take initiative and begin working.

Qualifications and Other Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Maintain a safe driving record.

Working Hours

Positions may vary in hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and long hours. Drivers may also be required to be on-call for deliveries or specific assignments.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Ability to move easily in and out of the truck, bend, lift, and climb in/out of the cargo area.
• Vision: Good eyesight and visual acuity for operating the vehicle, reading signs, and navigating the road.
• 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 controls.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying of 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. Palmer Trucks is dedicated to forming authentic and valuable connections with its partners, ensuring the industry's continued movement forward 24/7.

Benefits

• Multiple health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term paid leave.
• Retirement planning assistance, including a company-matched 401(k) program.
• Full-time employees receive paid holidays, personal time, vacation, and other benefits.
• Resources for major challenges and life events, including life insurance, hospital stays, critical illness, bereavement services, and mental health resources.

Job Posting Information

This position offers an immediate start date with proper notice to the current employer. Submit your resume confidently knowing that all communications are confidential. Palmer Trucks is committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities and is an equal opportunity employer.