Local Delivery Driver (Box Truck)

Daikin•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc. is hiring a Local Delivery Driver for its Houston, Texas branch operations. The driver safely operates company trucks to deliver products on time to customer and company locations. Duties also include safely loading, unloading, and transferring products using equipment and forklifts at the branch, in trucks and trailers, and at delivery sites. The driver may assist with warehouse and front-counter duties and is expected to provide high-quality customer service. The role works under close supervision, follows established procedures, and carries out assigned tasks within well-defined instructions. Heavy lifting is required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. The company offers benefits effective on the first day for full-time direct hires, training programs, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Have a valid driver's license in the state of employment and an excellent driving record.
Have at least 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the past 3 years.
Have 3 or more years of commercial vehicle driving experience.
Have a working knowledge of commercial truck mechanics and current DOT regulations.
Pass DOT standards and successfully complete a DOT road test, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, and a background check.
Have no more than 2 moving violations and/or preventable accidents on the DMV record within the past 3 years.
Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
Be able to use MS Office, including Outlook and Excel, as well as Mincron and a scanner.
Be able to multitask and assist in warehouse, front-counter, or branch duties as needed.
Be punctual and conscientious about time.
Be able to operate a forklift.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, and deliver products safely to customer sites within designated time frames, using efficient routes.
Maintain required logs and reports to comply with Department of Transportation and company safety and vehicle-operation policies.
Block, brace, and secure cargo properly.
Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to transfer, load, and unload products, verifying product and quantities.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip checks on company vehicles and forklifts according to required procedures.
Perform warehouse duties and ensure accurate product and quantities are loaded or transferred for customers.
Follow good housekeeping and safety practices.
Provide backup support for warehouse and front-counter operations as needed.
Perform additional duties as needed.