Route Delivery Driver

Boston Battery•Milford, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Battery Wholesale, a franchise of Interstate Batteries, is seeking a Route Delivery Driver for their Milford, MA location. This role involves safely delivering Interstate brand batteries to dealers and customers. It's more than just driving; the position requires physical labor to lift and carry heavy batteries, an outgoing personality to build customer relationships, and a focus on increasing battery sales. Drivers will visit the same customers biweekly. The job is described as hard work, combining delivery, customer service, and sales, and is not suitable for someone looking for a simple drop-and-go delivery role. It involves regular heavy lifting and working in various weather conditions.

Requirements

Be RELIABLE and show up to work on time, on a regular basis
Can meet the schedule requirement, including overtime expectations
Have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and can pass a driving history check (5 years accident free, 3 years free of moving violations)
Can pass drug screens (including marijuana) & a pre-employment / criminal background check
Are at least 21 years of age
Have or can obtain a valid DOT medical card prior to beginning employment
Have at least 1 year experience driving non cdl commercial trucks (vans, box trucks or hino)
Have exceptional people-skills, can communicate, stay focused and organized
Can lift & carry up to 70 pounds, on a regular basis
Can use technology with no issue (handheld computers, tablets, smartphones, etc.)
Can & will wear required PPE
Have a high school diploma or equivalent education
Are looking for a long-term career

Responsibilities

Complete pre-trip & post-trip truck inspections & follow all traffic rules
Safely deliver batteries on-time to auto customers/dealers, following the assigned route
Maintain clean customer rack display with accurate inventory at dealer locations
Rotate batteries to follow first in first out rule, based on battery age
Collect any used batteries (cores) when needed
Be friendly & develop relationships, address customer issues, educate on new products
Use people skills to increase sales
Use a handheld device to print tickets and input data, as needed
Make sure customer payments are collected, if needed, or they are current on their payment plan
Perform physical work such as lifting & carrying heavy batteries while delivering batteries at 15-20 stops daily
Safely drive non-CDL trucks 8-10 hours per day (route could be in a city or suburbs, depending on the day)
Become a battery product ‘expert’; gain a clear understanding of battery types and customer needs