Delivery Associate - Driver

Roman Empire Logistics•Astoria, NY

About The Position

Roman Empire Logistics is looking for delivery drivers to join a company they can grow with! We believe in promoting from within and reward loyalty! Vehicle provided for you! Non-CDL delivery driver! Shifts range between 8-10 hours per day and shifts are available 7 days per week. You can plan on working about 4-5 days a week. Must be flexible. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. Main Purpose of Job: This is a key customer-facing role, reliably and respectfully representing the company, ensuring orders are properly fulfilled, committed to work safety, and passionate about satisfying clients. The Delivery Associate, as a field representative of the company, must be polite and prompt with a commitment to providing our clients with excellent experience, every time. The Delivery Associate - Driver drives a “Sprinter-type” vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) under 10,000 pounds to deliver parcels up to 70 pounds, safely, and efficiently to designated locations within Queens and Brooklyn within a set timeframe.

Requirements

Enjoy driving and be passionate about customer service
Must be able to operate and navigate a delivery van, GVWR 10,000 lbs. or less
Ability to lift, bend, reach above the head, kneel, crouch, and/or stretch during shifts up to 12 hours long
Must have good vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, to see details at a distance and up close
Capacity to frequently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information for up to 12 hours per day
Capability to quickly respond to changing traffic and weather conditions
Must be able to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
Ability to lift, push, pull, and move boxes up to 70 pounds each, with or without reasonable accommodation
Capability to operate technology such as handheld devices, software programs, and navigation guides
Skilled in time-management and communication via written, oral, and listening to understand and be understood
A team player with a positive attitude
Must be at least 21 years old
Authorized to work in the United States
Must have a valid driver's license within the state of employment
Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
Skilled and confident driver
Comfortable maneuvering and parking a large vehicle
Excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities

Drive a delivery van to drop off packages to customers within our operating community
Follow strict safety standards, on and off the road
Interact with customers and the public in a professional and positive manner
Use handheld technology to deliver customer packages, manage delivery progress, and solve obstacles
Load, sort, and prepare a delivery route to meet customer promise
Inspect your Company vehicle a minimum of twice daily to ensure safe operation
Ensure delivery vehicle is clean, fueled, and in good operating condition at all times
Assist other Delivery Team Members in completing deliveries to exceed customer expectation
May assist in training other team members
Communicates with customers by phone or text to alert to delivery arrival
Maintains communication with management to be informed of any change of delivery, route, or schedule
Informs management of any obstructions to making safe, efficient deliveries on time
Managing the daily work plan
Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
Daily end of route de-brief and return of minimal undeliverable parcels
Make safety a priority at all times
Track and report working hours
Adhere to company rules and regulations
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management