Delivery Driver

Palmer Trucks•Effingham, IL

19d

About The Position

The Parts Delivery Driver supports sales efforts by delivering products to and from customers, safely operating and maintaining company equipment, and representing Palmer Trucks. The driver promotes the Palmer Road Map and contributes to a positive workplace through a constructive attitude and teamwork. The role includes preparing customer orders, planning efficient delivery routes, ensuring accurate and safe deliveries, collecting and documenting payments, and assisting with other business tasks as needed. The work is primarily outdoors in all seasons and involves varying weather and road conditions. Pickup truck or van drivers may work varying hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, and may be required to work long hours or be on call for deliveries or specific assignments. The position has an immediate opening start date, with appropriate notice allowed for an existing employer.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and ability to operate motor vehicles.
Maintain a safe driving record.
Demonstrated time and priority management, including prioritizing and completing tasks within allotted timeframes.
Customer focus, including anticipating, meeting, and/or exceeding customer needs, wants, and expectations.
Teamwork and cooperation with others to meet objectives.
Self-starting initiative and willingness to begin working.
Ability to move in and out of a truck and perform tasks involving bending, lifting, and climbing in and out of the cargo area.
Good eyesight and visual acuity to operate a vehicle safely, read signs, and navigate roads.
Good hearing to detect sirens, horns, and other road warning signals.
Manual dexterity to operate vehicle controls, including the steering wheel, pedals, and dashboard controls.
Ability to occasionally load and unload items, including lifting and carrying moderate-weight objects.

Responsibilities

Conduct weekly maintenance checks using the vehicle maintenance form to record the safety and functionality of the assigned vehicle.
Keep assigned vehicles clean inside and out in accordance with company policy.
Accurately pick and package orders to fulfill customer requests.
Communicate order accuracy to sales personnel and/or customers.
Plan efficient delivery routes while maintaining positive customer expectations.
Deliver all orders to customers safely and accurately.
Represent the organization, promote its goods and services, and build customer relationships.
Collect, secure, and properly document payment for delivered orders.
Assist with stocking, pulling, and other business errands when primary tasks are completed.
Assist with answering phones when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.