Delivery Driver

Eckart • Bowling Green, KY

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About The Position

Eckart LLC is hiring a Delivery Driver to safely and efficiently operate company fleet vehicles, deliver products to contractors, facility maintenance departments, and homeowners, and provide excellent customer service. The role involves indoor and outdoor work, physical product handling, route planning, and following applicable transportation and safety procedures. Drivers may also provide on-the-job training to new or junior drivers and contribute information for health and safety incident reports.

The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with no weekends except for voluntary projects and no holidays. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s licence and clean driving record, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s licence with a clean driving record.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Meet the minimum age to obtain a drive-for-hire endorsement, which varies by state and insurance regulations.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Dependability and integrity.
• Cooperation.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Creative problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Wear appropriate clothing for the elements and use required personal protective equipment.
• Load, unload, sort, and move products and materials by hand or with basic material-handling equipment.
• Operate, navigate, and drive company fleet vehicles safely and efficiently in accordance with government road rules.
• Plan delivery routes in coordination with the shipping supervisor to maximize efficiency and meet or exceed delivery deadlines.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions for work assignments.
• Participate in loading and unloading company fleet trucks.
• Follow Department of Transportation policies and procedures for load securement, transportation of dangerous goods, and commercial vehicle operation.
• Provide on-the-job training to new or junior drivers as required.
• Provide information for health and safety incident reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
• 401(k) match after one year of service.
• Paid time off.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance policy.
• Employee discount for full-time employees: products at 5% over Eckart’s cost.
• Family-oriented philosophy and a low-stress environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED