Delivery Driver

Parts Authority•Piscataway, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Parts Authority is seeking Delivery Drivers for their Auto Parts division. This role involves representing the company to clients daily, requiring excellent customer service skills. Parts Authority is a growing supply chain company with opportunities for career advancement and job stability. The company, founded in 1973, is a national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools, and equipment, with over 300 locations across the US. This is a full-time employment opportunity with competitive 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
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 a team
Must meet all minimum requirements and qualifications, and knowledge, skills and abilities to be eligible to drive for Parts Authority.

Nice To Haves

Prolonged sitting
Auto Body Parts Collision Drivers must be able to lift 75 lbs
Flexible schedule with the ability to work overtime as needed
Previous delivery driving experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Pick up and drop off automotive parts, adhering to assigned routes and time schedules.
Ensure orders are properly fulfilled and satisfy customers.
Maintain work safety.
Load, transport, and deliver items to customers or businesses in a timely, friendly, and courteous manner.
Review orders before and after delivery to ensure completeness, correct charges, and customer satisfaction.
Take and follow directions from dispatcher, adhere to assigned routes, follow time schedules, use route navigation apps, and alternative routes when necessary.
Assist with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and professionally handle complaints and concerns.
Abide by all transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record.
Accept payments, prepare reports including invoices, return forms, and reconcile debt and credit and all moneys collected related to deliveries.
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.
Secure and transfer cash or other assets.