Product Delivery Driver

Russo Hardware • Hiawatha, IA

2d

About The Position

The Product Delivery Driver ensures the safe and reliable delivery of all orders on the truck while meeting customer expectations and representing Russo Power Equipment professionally to customers and other drivers. The driver must follow applicable municipal and state laws in all delivery regions, including speed limits, seat belt requirements, truck and street weight restrictions, and proper load securing. Before delivery, the driver checks that each load is secured for safe travel and includes all items listed on the route’s sales orders or invoices. The driver maintains friendly, open customer relationships to support the company’s customer-service goals and performs other tasks as defined by management.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to take direction and think on your feet.
• Ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• B-class required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects weighing 40–50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing 40–50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, crouch, and squat to perform work and inspections.
• Ability to enter and exit equipment by stepping and kneeling.
• Pass a DOT physical and drug test.
• May be required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Previous truck driving experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all orders safely and reliably while meeting customer expectations.
• Follow applicable municipal and state laws, including speed limits, seat belt requirements, weight restrictions, and load-securing requirements.
• Check and double-check loads before delivery to confirm they are safely secured and contain all items listed on the sales orders or invoices for the route.
• Maintain friendly and open relationships with customers during deliveries.
• Perform other tasks as defined by management.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation
• Overtime opportunities
• Major medical insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
• Vision and dental insurance through Principal
• Group term life insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
• 401(k) employer match contribution; the company matches 100%
• Company apparel at no cost
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed