Driver, Nashville Area

About the role

There’s a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply. Crawford offers electrical products and services to contractors throughout the southeast United States and is part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor. The company values diverse perspectives, provides a supportive culture, and offers opportunities to grow your career.

Schedule

Location: La Vergne
Shift: 6 am – 2:30 pm

Responsibilities

• Ensure good customer relations through consistent on‑time deliveries and courteous, professional conduct.
• Transport and deliver goods in a timely manner.
• Pick materials for orders, load/unload material, and manifest ship tickets.
• Properly and safely secure loads and verify they are within vehicle weight limits.
• Verify count and condition of freight.
• Make reports of overages, shortages, and damages as needed.
• Prepare receipts for load pickups or deliveries.
• Collect payments for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with manager to receive delivery instructions.
• Fuel the truck and gather or restock any material needed to perform daily duties; when no deliveries are scheduled, perform warehouse duties.
• Clean and maintain work areas.
• Responsible for quality control; ensure no damaged product is sent out or accepted.
• Adhere to all company processes.
• Operate company vehicle safely and in compliance with state and federal DOT standards; report any vehicle problems or defects.
• Operate material handling equipment (MHE) safely and efficiently as required.
• Report vehicle accidents/incidents immediately to management.
• Maintain a truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Inspect truck equipment and supplies (tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water) and keep the vehicle clean.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license meeting Crawford requirements.
• Ability to obtain and pass a DOT physical.
• Six months or more related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• PIT proficiency; experience with reach truck, order picker, “sit‑down” propane equipment (current certification a plus).
• Manual dexterity for operating machinery and handling small parts.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work mandatory physical inventory and long, varied hours occasionally.
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments, dusty conditions.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• Employer‑paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Military‑friendly environment with employee resource groups