Last Mile Driver (Houston)

Base Power Company•Houston, TX

8d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Base is seeking a dedicated, hardworking driver to operate a 26-foot box truck and support last-mile deliveries along with warehouse tasks and operations. The role combines driving and physical labor, including receiving and organizing materials, assembling job kits, and operating equipment such as forklifts and electric pallet jacks. The driver delivers products and offloads pallets at residential locations, while helping keep the truck and warehouse clean, organized, and safe. The delivery and warehouse team moves solar batteries, inverters, and installation equipment to residential job sites. This work supports timely installations and Base’s effort to scale its clean-energy operations. As a startup, Base’s priorities and role responsibilities may evolve with business needs. The company works in person and describes the work as not a 9-to-5, with employees all-in on its mission.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
At least 2 years of experience driving a 26-foot box truck.
Experience in warehouse operations, material handling, or logistics.
Ability to lift up to 75+ pounds frequently.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Comfort with manual labor and physically demanding work.
Experience using delivery route systems.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate a forklift and electric pallet jack.
Familiarity with a Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently deliver products to residential and business addresses, handling items with care.
Operate an electric-powered pallet jack to move pallets into and out of the truck.
Provide customer service during deliveries, answer questions, and address concerns as needed.
Perform customer trash pickups; account for return items and check their condition, and ensure customer yards are free of trash or debris.
Plan and follow efficient routes to complete deliveries and pickups on time.
Keep the delivery vehicle clean, safe, and organized, and perform basic maintenance checks.
Record delivery information, including times and addresses, using delivery apps or paperwork.
Assist with loading and unloading products and ensure all items are accounted for.
Follow driving and product-handling safety protocols.
Report delivery issues or delays, including damage, missing items, and road obstacles, to supervisors or dispatchers.
Receive and inspect shipments of batteries, inverters, and other materials.
Record inventory in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Assemble job kits from Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ensure all required items are included.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse by sorting, storing, and labeling products.