Full Time - CDL Delivery Driver

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Bonney Lake, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Full Time CDL Delivery Driver at Lowe's, a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company. The role involves providing SMART customer service, planning and executing merchandise deliveries, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining the safety and security of loads and delivery vehicles. Drivers are responsible for pulling, building, and loading delivery loads, inspecting products, and potentially installing and testing appliances. The role also includes maintaining compliance with DOT and CDL regulations, ensuring a clean and safe work environment, and operating various store equipment. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches, and 120 distribution centers, serving approximately 20 million customers weekly in the United States and Canada. The company supports communities through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, developing skilled trade experts, and providing disaster relief.

Requirements

Class A CDL License - In locations with multi-unit CMV (tractor trailer & flatbed) a class A license is required to operate.
Class B CDL License - In locations with single-unit CMV (tandem flatbed) a class A or B license with air break endorsement is required to operate.
Valid medical certificate or ability to obtain one upon employment
Ability to pass MVR screen in accordance with company requirements.
Ability to obtain sales related licensure or registration as may be required by law
Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction)
Must be 21 years of age
Ability to comply with DOT and CDL regulations

Nice To Haves

1 Year Experience driving a semi-truck/trailer or certification from a driving school
6 Months Experience performing in-home delivery or retail customer service
3 Months Experience operating a forklift or Moffett onloading/offloading a vehicle

Responsibilities

Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs
Seeks out customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise
Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions by walking them through projects when necessary
Demonstrates sincere appreciation to customers
Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe’s programs
Contacts customers regarding delivery or coordinates with the truck driver to call the customer
Plans delivery activities, prints loading tickets, and delivers merchandise according to schedule to ensure on-time delivery of orders
Pulls merchandise, builds and bands delivery loads, and loads trucks (within payload) according to delivery order
Inspects condition of products (e.g., appliances) before loading for delivery or assisting customer with loading
Matches items on invoice with quantities loaded by verifying descriptions, items, and model numbers
Ensures that the loads are safe, secure, and within Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
Updates delivery and route status (e.g., on-site, completed) on system (e.g., iPhone) for tracking purposes
Unloads, installs, and tests appliances upon delivery
Verifies daily vehicle inspections and reports and ensures cleanliness, maintenance, and repairs for delivery vehicles and other equipment (e.g., lift gates)
Completes Department of Transportation (DOT) reporting to maintain DOT certification and CDL compliance
Detects common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly communicates them to management and/or Asset Protection
Ensures compliance with housekeeping standards and programs (e.g., Zone Recovery) to maintain cleanliness and organization of store and working areas
Maintains a safe and secure work environment, which may include conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates
Adheres to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties: top stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, use of aisle blockers, a tether line on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices
Operates store equipment as needed depending on one specific role and department (e.g., Zebra phone, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutter, panel saw, paint mixer, flooring cutters, compacter baler)
In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Life and Disability insurance
Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
401(k) Retirement account with company match
Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
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
Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards