Delivery Driver

Parts Authority•Bethlehem, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Parts Authority LLC in Bethlehem, PA, is offering newly created career opportunities for Delivery Drivers. A company vehicle is provided, and the hourly rate is $17.00. The Delivery Driver is a pivotal role, serving as the main point of contact with customers and responsible for fostering strong client relationships. Parts Authority, founded in 1973, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment, and transmissions. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, the company is rapidly expanding with over 300 locations across many states. Parts Authority offers promotable career advancement, job stability, full-time employment, great pay, and benefits.

Requirements

Current, valid driver’s license
Must be able to meet company insurance requirements (drivers must be 21 years old or over)
Current valid automobile insurance with your name on the policy
Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds (Auto Body Parts Collision Drivers must be able to lift 75 lbs)
Ability to manage, track and account for money transactions and reconcile customer credit and debt balances
Ability to utilize a tablet and/or mobile device for purposes of navigation/ route optimization, tracking and customer interface/ signature capture
Exceptional customer and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively, professionally, with tact and diplomacy
Ability to take and follow directions and work well with others as part of team

Nice To Haves

Flexible schedule with the ability to work overtime as needed
Previous delivery driving experience

Responsibilities

Pick up and drop off automotive parts, while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules
Ensure orders are properly fulfilled, passionate about satisfying customers and committed to work safety
Be polite, prompt, willing to work as part of the delivery team and committed to providing customers with an excellent experience
Load, transport, and deliver items to customers or businesses in a timely, friendly and courteous manner
Review orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied
Take and follow directions from dispatcher, adhere to assigned routes, follow time schedules, use route navigation apps, alternative routes, when necessary and knowledge of area to deliver packages to customers on time
Assist with loading and unloading items from vehicles without interfering with operations at customer’s place of business
Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and professionally handle complaints and concerns from customers
Abide by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record
Accept payments, prepare reports to include invoices, return forms, reconcile debt and credit and all moneys collected related to deliveries
When applicable, complete daily maintenance checks on company delivery vehicle and notify manager of any issues
Assist in any and all other store/ warehouse duties (stock, parts pulling etc.) as assigned
Maintain and promote workplace safety
Securing and transferring cash or other assets