Box Truck Driver

Parts Authority•Brentwood, MO

14d

About The Position

Parts Authority is hiring a Box Truck Driver to load, transport, and deliver automotive parts to customers and businesses in a timely and courteous manner. The role includes reviewing orders and delivery charges, confirming customer satisfaction, operating a bobtail truck safely, following dispatcher directions and assigned routes, and using route-navigation tools and local-area knowledge to complete deliveries on time. Drivers also assist with loading and unloading, provide customer service, process delivery-related payments and paperwork, and help with store or warehouse duties as assigned. The position requires a current, valid driver’s license, a current automobile insurance policy naming the driver, a DOT card, and at least one year of verifiable Class C bobtail truck driving experience. Drivers must be at least 21 years old to meet company insurance requirements and be able to work weekends. The stated hourly rate is $18.00.

Requirements

Current, valid driver’s license.
Current, valid automobile insurance with the driver’s name on the policy.
Current DOT card.
At least one year of verifiable Class C bobtail truck driving experience.
Must be at least 21 years old to meet company insurance requirements.
Able to work weekends.
Able to lift, move, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; Auto Body Parts Collision Drivers must be able to lift 75 pounds.
Prolonged sitting is required.
Ability to manage, track, and account for money transactions and reconcile customer credit and debt balances.
Ability to use a tablet and/or mobile device for navigation, route optimization, tracking, customer interface, and signature capture.
Exceptional customer-service and verbal-communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to take and follow directions and work well with others as part of a team.
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving freight and materials.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for promoting compliance with local, state, and national laws.
Knowledge of applicable laws and EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations.
Ability to identify potential safety risks in advance.
Must meet all stated minimum requirements, qualifications, and knowledge, skills, and abilities to be eligible to drive for Parts Authority.

Nice To Haves

Flexible schedule and ability to work overtime as needed.
Previous delivery driving experience.

Responsibilities

Load, transport, and deliver items to customers or businesses in a timely, friendly, and courteous manner.
Review orders before and after delivery to confirm completeness and correct charges and to ensure customer satisfaction.
Monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure the bobtail truck is working properly.
Follow dispatcher directions, assigned routes, and time schedules; use route-navigation applications, alternative routes when needed, and knowledge of the area to make timely deliveries.
Assist with loading and unloading items from vehicles without interfering with customer business operations.
Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and handle customer complaints and concerns professionally.
Comply with transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record.
Accept payments and prepare delivery reports, including invoices, return forms, and reconciliations of debts, credits, and collected money.
When applicable, complete daily maintenance checks on the company delivery vehicle and notify a manager of issues.
Assist with other store and warehouse duties, including stocking and parts pulling, as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain and promote workplace safety.
Secure and transfer cash or other assets.