Delivery Driver - Box Truck

LKQ•Knoxville, TN

11d

About The Position

Responsible for safely operating a Company vehicle to deliver products to customers. The driver manually loads and unloads the delivery truck, verifies parts loaded and unloaded, collects customer payments when needed, obtains signatures confirming the accuracy of parts received or loaded, and returns customer items to the location. The role requires providing excellent customer service during deliveries and pickups, following Company policies and procedures, completing assigned annual training, and complying with applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules and regulations. The position is not responsible for supervising employees. The work may involve periodic travel, including overnight stays depending on position requirements. Physical duties and conditions include handling loads up to 75 pounds; working in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles in awkward positions; and possible exposure to hazardous situations, equipment, extreme temperatures, and high noise levels. Personal protective equipment may be worn regularly.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Must qualify for Corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
Must meet DOT testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must comply with applicable state and local requirements and DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use Outlook, Word, Excel, and graphics applications frequently.
Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
Ability to follow clear directions and procedures to address routine, repetitive problems.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to perform the physical duties described, including occasional standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, reaching, stair climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or sitting for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Six months of related delivery driving experience.
Prior warehouse operations experience.

Responsibilities

Drive a Company vehicle safely and courteously while avoiding traffic violations and accidents.
Load the Company truck and verify its condition, the delivery manifest, and related paperwork.
Drive to delivery destinations, unload the truck, verify parts, obtain receiving signatures, and confirm the accuracy and integrity of parts loaded and unloaded.
Record appropriate notations on the manifest and provide receipts for parts returned by customers.
Collect accounts receivable when necessary.
Comply with Company policies and procedures.
Successfully complete assigned annual training.
Operate in compliance with applicable FMCSA rules and regulations and other relevant DOT requirements.
Provide excellent customer service during product deliveries and pickups.
Perform other duties as assigned.