Delivery Driver

About the Role

Parts Authority, a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment, and transmissions, is seeking Delivery Drivers to join our rapidly expanding division. Our Drivers are company representatives who interact with our clients daily, and we are looking for candidates with excellent customer service skills. We offer promotable career advancement and job stability.

Responsibilities

• Load, transport, and deliver items to customers or businesses in a timely, friendly, and courteous manner
• Review orders before and after delivery to ensure orders are complete, charges are correct, and customer is satisfied
• Take and follow directions from dispatcher, adhere to assigned routes, follow time schedules, use route navigation apps and alternative routes when necessary, and apply knowledge of area to deliver packages on time
• Assist with loading and unloading items from vehicles without interfering with operations at customer's place of business
• Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and professionally handle complaints and concerns from customers
• Abide by all transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record
• Accept payments, prepare reports to include invoices, return forms, reconcile debt and credit, and all moneys collected related to deliveries
• When applicable, complete daily maintenance checks on company delivery vehicle and notify manager of any issues
• Assist in any and all other store/warehouse duties (stock, parts pulling, etc.) as assigned
• Maintain and promote workplace safety
• Secure and transfer cash or other assets

Minimum Requirements

• Current, valid driver's license
• Must be able to 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 be able to lift 75 lbs)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage, track, and account for money transactions and reconcile customer credit and debt balances
• Ability to utilize a tablet and/or mobile device for purposes of navigation/route optimization, tracking, and customer interface/signature capture
• Exceptional customer and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively, professionally, with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to take and follow directions and work well with others as part of a team
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work overtime as needed (preferred)
• Previous delivery driving experience is a plus

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Pharmacy Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Short Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Long Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• ID Theft Insurance
• Legal Plan Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays, Sick, and Vacation
• Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan
• Employee Discounts on Merchandise

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