Delivery Driver

Parts Authority•Houston, TX

25d

About The Position

Parts Authority is hiring Delivery Drivers to pick up and deliver automotive parts along assigned routes and schedules. Drivers represent the company in daily interactions with customers and are expected to provide prompt, courteous service while ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately and safely. The role also includes delivery-related payment and reporting tasks, vehicle checks when applicable, and other store or warehouse duties as assigned. The posting describes full-time employment and opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

Current, valid driver’s license.
Must be at least 21 years old and meet company insurance requirements.
Current, valid automobile insurance with the applicant’s 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 pounds.
Ability to manage, track, and account for money transactions and reconcile customer credit and debt balances.
Ability to use a tablet and/or mobile device for navigation, route optimization, tracking, and customer interface or signature capture.
Exceptional customer service and verbal communication skills, including communicating effectively and professionally with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to take and follow directions and work well with others as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Flexible schedule and ability to work overtime as needed.
Previous delivery driving experience.

Responsibilities

Load, transport, and deliver items to customers or businesses in a timely, friendly, and courteous manner.
Review orders before and after delivery to verify completeness and correct charges, and confirm customer satisfaction.
Follow dispatcher directions, assigned routes, and time schedules; use route-navigation apps and alternate routes when necessary.
Assist with loading and unloading items without interfering with operations at customers’ places of business.
Answer customer questions and professionally handle complaints and concerns.
Comply with transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record.
Accept payments and prepare reports, including invoices and return forms; reconcile debts, credits, and money collected for deliveries.
When applicable, complete daily maintenance checks on the company delivery vehicle and notify a manager of issues.
Assist with other store and warehouse duties, such as stocking and pulling parts, as assigned.
Maintain and promote workplace safety.
Secure and transfer cash or other assets.