Local Delivery Driver (Box Truck)

Daikin • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc. is hiring a Local Delivery Driver for its branch operations group in Austin, Texas. The driver safely operates company trucks to deliver products on time to customer and company locations. The role also includes safely loading, unloading, and transferring products using equipment and forklifts at the branch, in trucks or trailers, and at delivery sites. Drivers may support warehouse and front-counter operations and are expected to provide high-quality customer service. Work is performed under close supervision, using established procedures and well-defined instructions.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. The company provides equal employment opportunity and will comply with applicable disability-related regulations and statutes.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Hold a valid driver's license in the state of employment and have an excellent driving record.
• Have a minimum of one year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the past three years.
• Have three or more years of commercial vehicle driving experience.
• Have working knowledge of commercial truck mechanics and current DOT regulations.
• Pass DOT standards and annual DOT screening.
• Complete the DOT road test, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, and background check successfully; placement as a driver is contingent upon these checks.
• Have no more than two moving violations and/or preventable accidents on the DMV record within the past three years.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Be able to use MS Office, including Outlook and Excel, Mincron, and a scanner proficiently.
• Be able to multitask and assist with 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 able to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds, repeatedly lift lighter items, or perform two-person lifts for heavier items.
• Be able to stand or walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and deliver products safely to customer sites within designated time frames, using efficient routes.
• Maintain logs and reports required for compliance with DOT and company safety and vehicle-operation policies.
• Block, brace, and secure cargo properly.
• Comply with applicable driving, traffic, transportation, and DOT regulations while operating trucks.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to transfer, load, and unload products, verifying product and quantities.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip checks of company vehicles and forklifts.
• Perform warehouse duties and ensure accurate product and quantities are loaded or transferred for customers.
• Follow housekeeping and safety practices.
• Provide backup support for warehouse and front-counter duties as needed.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Benefits

• Benefits effective on day one for full-time direct hires.
• Training programs to help team members develop new skills.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work for a global company whose family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED