Route Driver-Delivery Driver-On Premise (83454)

Specs Family Partners•Denton, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-premise delivery role responsible for safely and promptly delivering assigned loads to final destinations. The driver works independently and as part of a team, maintains delivery vehicles and route records, verifies shipments and payments, and provides professional customer service. The position is not remote and has no supervisory responsibilities. Full-time schedules are typically 40 hours per week; employees must be available for any shift on Friday or Saturday and for at least 80% of all shifts each week. Scheduling is based on business needs. A valid Texas driver's license is required to maintain eligibility to drive for Spec's; a CDL is not necessary. Texas requires new residents to obtain a Texas license within 90 days of residing in the state. Applicants must be over 21. Attendance and punctuality are required. The role involves driving in all types of weather, working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse and outdoors, and a moderate-to-loud noise level.

Requirements

Valid driver's license; a valid Texas driver's license is required to maintain eligibility to drive for Spec's. A valid Class C driver's license is listed, and a CDL is not necessary.
Must be over 21 years of age.
Ability to maintain a clear driving record and follow safe driving practices.
Ability to operate a delivery vehicle in varied weather and traffic conditions.
Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions or memos and communicate with coworkers and guests.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals without a calculator.
Responsible, reliable, service-oriented, patient, friendly, outgoing, self-motivated, and committed to completing assignments promptly.
Ability to use common sense to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse and outdoors, and to work a flexible schedule, including availability for any Friday or Saturday shift and at least 80% of weekly shifts for full-time scheduling.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, handle and feel objects, reach, climb or balance, talk, and hear; required vision includes close and distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds using proper tools; ability to use industrial machinery to move pallets up to 2,400 pounds and to dolly, push, pull, and lift heavy merchandise.
Ability to climb ladders.
Bilingual communication skills are not required, but the posting indicates they are a plus.

Nice To Haves

At least 1–2 years of driving experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Previous route-driver or similar driving experience.
Familiarity with manual-transmission vehicles and ability to operate them confidently.
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 uniform standard during working hours.
Maintain a clear driving record, follow safe driving practices and speeds, and keep the delivery vehicle neat and orderly.
Move supplies and equipment as needed to use delivery-vehicle storage space efficiently.
Receive and verify shipment contents; document variances and damaged products on invoices and return damaged products, including TABC tax stamps.
Maintain the driver route sheet after every stop and follow the standardized filing system for transfer paperwork and pick-ups.
Assist with unloading when required by location needs.
Receive payment for deliveries and accurately verify amounts.
Inform management of inventory or invoice discrepancies encountered on routes, and provide feedback about delivery vans and box trucks.
Carry out management directives efficiently and complete responsibilities carefully and attentively.
Work cooperatively with the team and maintain professional relationships with customers while providing excellent service.
Manage time, prioritize tasks, and handle stress in a fast-paced environment.
Follow company and OSHA safety regulations and communicate effectively with team members and guests.
Use industrial machinery to move full pallets weighing up to 2,400 pounds.
Safely operate a box truck or tractor-trailer, load and unload cargo, and properly handle and secure items.
Follow assigned routes and schedules and maintain delivery records, including proof-of-delivery documents.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and comply with traffic laws and regulations.
Communicate delivery issues or delays to dispatch or a supervisor and interact professionally with customers at delivery locations.
Perform other projects or duties assigned by management.