Delivery Driver

Parts Authority, founded in 1973, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment, and transmissions. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, we are rapidly expanding with over 300 locations servicing customers across multiple states.

About the role

As a Delivery Driver, you will be the company representative interacting with clients daily. This role offers full-time employment, great pay and benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a stable and growing company.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and drop off automotive parts while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules.
• Load, transport, and deliver items to customers or businesses in a timely, friendly, and courteous manner.
• Review orders before and after delivery to ensure completeness, accuracy of charges, and customer satisfaction.
• Follow directions from dispatcher, adhere to assigned routes, and use route navigation apps or alternative routes as needed.
• Assist with loading and unloading items from vehicles without interfering with customer operations.
• Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and professionally handle complaints or concerns.
• Abide by all transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record.
• Accept payments, prepare reports (invoices, return forms), and reconcile debt, credit, and collected moneys.
• Complete daily maintenance checks on the company delivery vehicle and report any issues to the manager.
• Assist with other store/warehouse duties such as stocking and parts pulling as assigned.
• Maintain and promote workplace safety, including securing and transferring cash or other assets.

Requirements

• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Must meet company insurance requirements (drivers must be 21 years old or over).
• Current valid automobile insurance with your name on the policy.
• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull up to 50 pounds (Auto Body Parts Collision Drivers must lift 75 lbs).
• Prolonged sitting during deliveries.

Skills

• Ability to manage, track, and account for money transactions and reconcile customer credit and debt balances.
• Proficiency in using a tablet and/or mobile device for navigation, route optimization, tracking, and customer interface/signature capture.
• Exceptional customer service and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally, tactfully, and diplomatically.
• Ability to take and follow directions and work well as part of a team.
• Flexible schedule with availability to work overtime as needed.
• Previous delivery driving experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short Term Disability Coverage (voluntary options available).
• Long Term Disability Coverage (voluntary).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and ID theft insurance.
• Legal Plan and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
• Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan with company contribution.
• Employee discounts on merchandise.

Pay

Starting at $17.15 per hour.