Route Driver-Delivery Driver-On Premise (83387)

Specs Family Partners•South Padre Island, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for safely and promptly delivering assigned loads to their destinations. The driver works independently and as part of a team, operates delivery vehicles, handles delivery paperwork and payments, and provides professional customer service. The role requires a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record. A valid Texas driver’s license is required to maintain eligibility to drive for Spec’s; Texas residents who move to the state must obtain one within the state’s 90-day deadline. A CDL is not necessary. The position is not work-from-home. Full-time work is typically 40 hours per week, with availability for any Friday or Saturday shift and at least 80% of all shifts each week. Scheduling is based on business needs. The job has no supervisory responsibilities. Attendance and punctuality are required.

Requirements

Must be over 21 years of age.
Valid Class C driver’s license; a valid Texas driver’s license is required to drive on behalf of Spec’s. CDL is not necessary.
Must maintain a clear driving record and safe driving practices.
Ability to operate a delivery vehicle in varying weather and traffic conditions.
Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions or memos, and communicate with coworkers and customers.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Responsible, reliable, and committed to excellent service; patient, friendly, outgoing, self-starting, and able to complete assignments promptly.
Ability to apply common-sense reasoning to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, handle or feel items, reach, climb or balance, and talk and hear.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds with proper tools; ability to use industrial machinery to move pallets up to 2,400 pounds.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Ability to drive in all types of weather and work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse and outdoors in the elements.
Ability to use a pallet jack, carts, and dollies; ability to dolly, push, pull, lift, and carry heavy merchandise, including items weighing over 100 pounds with a dolly.
Ability to climb ladders and work in a fast-paced setting.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Availability to work any Friday or Saturday shift and at least 80% of weekly shifts; scheduling follows business needs.
Attendance and punctuality are required.
Ability to maintain a neat and orderly delivery vehicle and comply with company and OSHA safety rules.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of driving experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Bilingual ability.
Previous experience as a route driver or in a similar driving role.
Confidence operating manual-transmission vehicles.
Experience operating a forklift or other warehouse equipment.
Commercial driving experience, including knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance.
Experience in moving or courier services.

Responsibilities

Know and demonstrate the company mission statement and core values, and maintain the required uniform standard during work hours.
Maintain a clear driving record, drive safely, and keep the delivery vehicle neat and orderly.
Move supplies and equipment as needed to organize storage space in the delivery vehicle.
Receive and verify shipments, note invoice variances or damaged products, and return damaged products, including TABC tax stamps.
Maintain route sheets after each stop and follow the standardized filing system for store transfers and pickups.
Assist with unloading when required by location needs.
Receive delivery payments and verify amounts accurately.
Inform a manager about inventory issues or invoice discrepancies encountered on the route.
Provide feedback to management about delivery vans and box trucks.
Carry out management directives efficiently and complete assigned responsibilities carefully and accurately.
Work cooperatively with team members and maintain professional relationships with customers.
Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with team members and guests.
Manage time, prioritize tasks, and handle stress in a fast-paced environment.
Follow company and OSHA safety regulations.
Use industrial equipment to move full pallets weighing up to 2,400 pounds.
Perform other projects or duties assigned by management.
Safely operate a box truck or tractor-trailer and follow assigned routes and schedules.
Load and unload cargo, handling and securing items appropriately.
Keep accurate delivery records, including proof-of-delivery documents.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Follow traffic laws and regulations and communicate delivery issues or delays to dispatch or a supervisor.