Delivery Driver

Palmer Trucks•Indianapolis, IN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Delivery Driver supports sales efforts by delivering products to and from customers. The role safely operates and maintains company equipment, accurately fulfills customer orders, represents Palmer Trucks, and promotes positive customer relationships and teamwork. The position works primarily outdoors in all seasons and in varying weather and road conditions. Pickup truck or van drivers may work varying hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, and may work long hours or be on call for deliveries or specific assignments.

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, or exceeding customer needs and expectations.
Ability to cooperate with others to meet objectives.
Initiative and willingness to begin working independently.
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 the vehicle safely, read signs, and navigate roads.
Good hearing to notice 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 moderate-weight objects.

Responsibilities

Keep assigned vehicles clean inside and out in accordance with company policy.
Conduct weekly vehicle maintenance checks and record safety and functionality using the vehicle maintenance form.
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 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, business errands, and other tasks as needed after primary duties are completed.
Assist with answering phones when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.