Delivery Driver Non-CDL

US Venture•Portland, OR

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About The Position

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., distributes tires, undercar parts, and lubricants to independent tire retailers, auto repair shops, and automotive dealerships. The Delivery Driver operates a non-CDL box truck under 26,001 pounds or other vehicles on assigned routes, making approximately 10–20 deliveries per day. The driver makes safe, punctual deliveries in all weather conditions, maintains required driving and fuel records, conducts vehicle inspections, uses a provided handheld device to fulfill deliveries, and collects customer payments upon delivery. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or until deliveries are completed, with rotating Saturdays. Schedules may change based on business needs and may require overtime. Workdays are approximately 8–12 hours. The role involves loading and unloading trucks, occasional use of powered equipment, and frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 80 pounds. Team lifts or mechanical equipment are used when handling commercial tires. The employee may need to exert up to 40 pounds of pushing force when handling barrels or industrial/agricultural tires. The role requires safe use of vehicles and equipment, effective communication with customers, coworkers, and management, and adherence to safety and manufacturer guidelines. Duties may include other job-related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodations. Work takes place in weather conditions prevalent at the time, with usually moderate noise and exposure to fumes associated with tires and occasionally automotive parts and lubricants. Required protective equipment includes steel or composite toe boots, a safety vest, safety harness, seatbelt, and self-retracting lifeline; U.S. AutoForce provides all listed equipment except the boots.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
At least 1 year of professional driving experience in a cube van, box truck, or semi, and satisfactory completion of a company road test by a qualified assessor.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record in compliance with the company’s driver policy.
Valid DOT Medical Card per DOT/FMCSA guidelines.
Ability to be trained to safely use powered industrial trucks, including forklifts, and high-reach lifts, as required.
Ability to safely lift 50 pounds consistently and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.
Ability to exert a pushing force of up to 40 pounds when working with barrels and industrial/agricultural tires.
Ability to follow instructions and safe operating procedures.
Demonstrated ability to provide quality customer service.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test; the company does not test for THC/marijuana.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require U.S. Venture sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.
Must be able to adhere to safety and manufacturer guidelines for compliant use of protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Drive a box truck under 26,001 pounds or other vehicles on assigned routes, making approximately 10–20 deliveries per day.
Maintain accurate driver logs, fuel purchase logs, and other records required by company policy and law.
Make safe, punctual, and on-time deliveries at customer locations in all weather conditions.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned vehicle.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks and occasionally operate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers.
Use a company-provided handheld device to ensure deliveries are fulfilled.
Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and management.
Collect customer payments upon delivery.
Follow instructions, safe operating procedures, and applicable safety and manufacturer guidelines.
Perform other job-related tasks or follow job-related instructions as assigned by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.