Full Time - CDL Delivery Driver

Lowes•City of Watertown, NY

18d•$23 - $24

About The Position

The CDL Delivery Driver provides customer service and delivers merchandise according to schedule. The role plans delivery activities, prepares and loads orders, checks products and invoices, and communicates with customers about deliveries. It also includes unloading, installing, and testing appliances; maintaining delivery vehicles and equipment; and completing required Department of Transportation (DOT) reporting to maintain DOT certification and CDL compliance. The driver is responsible for safe, secure, regulation-compliant loads, accurate route-status updates, and following store safety, security, and housekeeping procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Class A CDL license where multi-unit commercial motor vehicles (tractor trailer and flatbed) are operated; or a Class A or Class B CDL with air brake endorsement where single-unit commercial motor vehicles (tandem flatbed) are operated.
Valid medical certificate or ability to obtain one upon employment.
Ability to pass an MVR screen in accordance with company requirements.
Ability to obtain sales-related licensure or registration as required by law.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic, including addition and subtraction.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to comply with DOT and CDL regulations.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience driving a semi-truck/trailer or certification from a driving school.
Six months of experience performing in-home delivery or retail customer service.
Three months of experience operating a forklift or Moffett for vehicle loading or offloading.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service by understanding customer needs, helping locate and select merchandise, answering questions, and sharing product, stock, special-order, warranty, and program information.
Contact customers regarding deliveries or coordinate with the truck driver to contact them.
Plan delivery activities, print loading tickets, and deliver merchandise according to schedule.
Pull merchandise, build and band delivery loads, and load trucks within payload limits according to delivery order.
Inspect products before loading and verify invoice descriptions, items, model numbers, and quantities.
Ensure loads are safe, secure, and compliant with Department of Transportation regulations.
Update delivery and route status in the tracking system.
Unload, install, and test appliances upon delivery.
Verify daily vehicle inspections and reports, and ensure delivery vehicles and equipment are clean, maintained, and repaired.
Complete DOT reporting to maintain DOT certification and CDL compliance.
Identify signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks and report them promptly to management or Asset Protection.
Maintain store and work-area cleanliness and organization in accordance with housekeeping standards and programs.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment by conducting safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates.
Follow relevant safety procedures, including top-stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, using aisle blockers, tether lines, spotters, and safety devices.
Operate store equipment as needed for the role.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer time, based on role, tenure, and locality.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
401(k) retirement account with company match.
Employee Assistance Program, including work/life services and no-cost counseling.
Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships.
Business Travel Accident insurance.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform.
Potential discretionary benefits based on eligibility, including annual bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards.
Learning and development opportunities.