Local Delivery Driver (Box Truck)

AirReps•Houston, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc. is seeking a skilled 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 include loading, unloading, securing and transferring products using equipment and forklifts at the branch, in trucks and trailers, and at delivery sites. The driver also assists with warehouse and front-counter duties as needed and provides high-quality customer service. Work is performed under close supervision, using established procedures and well-defined instructions.

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 one year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the past three years; the experience section also states three or more years driving a commercial vehicle.
Have working knowledge of commercial truck mechanics and current Department of Transportation regulations.
Pass a DOT road test, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, and a background check.
DMV record must not show more than two moving violations and/or preventable accidents within the past three years.
Meet DOT standards.
Have excellent customer service skills.
Proficiently use MS Office, including Outlook and Excel, Mincron, and a scanner.
Be able to multitask and assist in warehouse, front-counter or branch operations 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 requiring 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 DOT and company policies for vehicle and forklift safety and operation.
Block, brace and secure cargo properly.
Follow driving, traffic and transportation laws and regulations.
Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to transfer, load and unload products, ensuring accurate products and quantities.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip checks of company vehicles and forklifts.
Perform warehouse duties and ensure products and quantities are accurately loaded or transferred for customers.
Follow good housekeeping and safety practices.
Provide backup support for warehouse and/or front-counter operations as needed.
Perform additional duties as needed.