Delivery Driver I

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•San Marcos, TX

About The Position

The Delivery Driver I safely operates a company delivery vehicle to complete scheduled customer deliveries within assigned service areas. The role involves loading, securing, transporting, and unloading merchandise while following safety procedures and DOT requirements; verifying order accuracy and ensuring merchandise arrives in excellent condition; and providing outstanding customer service. The driver uses handheld technology to manage routes, collect customer signatures, and document completed deliveries. The position also includes vehicle inspections, reporting maintenance or safety concerns, supporting warehouse operations as needed, collaborating with sales, operations, and customer service teams, and communicating proactively about delivery delays, route changes, and customer concerns. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is a FORTUNE 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions each week. It employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches, and 130 distribution centers. The company supports communities through programs focused on safe, affordable housing, community spaces, skilled-trade development, and disaster relief. Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers personnel practices without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; general studies or technical school graduate, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of the education requirement, if applicable.
Experience operating box trucks or similar commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) between 14,500 and 26,000 pounds.
Ability to meet all applicable DOT requirements and maintain required medical certification.
Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise weighing up to 40 pounds; team-lift support is available for heavier items.
Strong commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime when business needs require.
Valid in-state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Previous route delivery, final-mile delivery, or customer-facing delivery experience.
Experience operating forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment.
Retail logistics or warehouse experience.
Experience using handheld mobile technology and delivery management systems.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a company delivery vehicle to complete scheduled customer deliveries within assigned service areas.
Load, secure, transport, and unload merchandise while following safety procedures and DOT requirements.
Provide outstanding customer service, resolve routine delivery questions, and escalate issues when necessary.
Use handheld technology to manage delivery routes, obtain customer signatures, and document delivery completion.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
Verify order accuracy and ensure merchandise is delivered in excellent condition.
Comply with company policies, vehicle safety standards, and applicable transportation regulations.
Support warehouse operations as needed, including pulling, stocking, staging, and inventory-related activities.
Collaborate with sales, operations, and customer service teams to support a seamless customer experience.
Communicate proactively about delivery delays, route changes, or customer concerns.