Route Driver-Delivery Driver-On Premise

SPECS FAMILY PARTNERS LTD•Denton, TX

7d•$18 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Driver-Delivery Driver-On Premise safely and promptly delivers assigned loads to their destinations, while working independently and as part of a team. The role involves operating delivery vehicles, handling and verifying merchandise, documenting deliveries and discrepancies, collecting payments, maintaining vehicles and paperwork, and providing professional customer service. The position is based at 123 Denton Shoppes in Denton, Texas, is full time, and is not work-from-home. The listed pay is $17.64 per hour. Employees must maintain a clear driving record, follow safe driving practices and company and OSHA safety regulations, and meet company uniform and attendance standards. The role requires a valid Class C driver’s license; a valid Texas driver’s license is required to remain eligible to drive on behalf of the company. A CDL is not necessary. Drivers must be able to work in varied weather, traffic, warehouse, and outdoor conditions and to handle physically demanding work, including lifting and moving merchandise. Full-time hours are typically 40 hours per week. Employees must be available to work any shift on Friday or Saturday and at least 80% of all shifts each week. Schedules are based on business needs, and working outside scheduled hours requires Store Manager approval. This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be over 21 years of age to work at Spec’s.
Valid Class C driver’s license; a valid Texas driver’s license is required to maintain eligibility to drive for the company. CDL is not necessary.
Must maintain a clear driving record and demonstrate safe driving practices.
Ability to operate delivery vehicles in varied 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 calculations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals without a calculator.
Responsible, reliable, and committed to excellent service; patience, friendliness, an outgoing personality, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic.
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, 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; able to move pallets weighing up to 2,400 pounds using industrial equipment.
Ability to work in non-climate-controlled warehouse conditions and outdoors, including in all types of weather.
Ability to climb ladders and to push, pull, lift, carry, and dolly heavy merchandise.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
Must be available for any shift on Friday or Saturday and at least 80% of all shifts each week; schedules are based on business needs.
Must follow attendance and timeliness requirements and obtain Store Manager approval before working outside scheduled hours.

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.
Familiarity and 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 actively demonstrate the company mission statement and core values.
Maintain the required uniform standard during all work hours and maintain a clear driving record.
Drive safely, follow traffic laws and regulations, and deliver assigned loads to their destinations on time.
Keep the delivery vehicle neat and orderly; provide feedback to management about issues with delivery vans and box trucks.
Move supplies and equipment as needed to use delivery-vehicle storage space efficiently.
Receive and verify shipments for delivery, note invoice variances and damaged products, and return products damaged during deliveries, including TABC tax stamps.
Maintain the driver route sheet after every stop and follow the standardized filing system for store-to-store transfer paperwork and pickups.
Load and unload cargo as needed, including assisting with unloading based on location needs, and handle and secure items appropriately.
Receive delivery payments and verify amounts accurately.
Inform a manager of inventory issues or invoice discrepancies encountered on the route.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and communicate delivery issues or delays to dispatch or a supervisor.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain strong professional relationships with customers; communicate effectively with team members and guests.
Carry out management directives efficiently and complete duties carefully, with attention to detail, teamwork, and cooperation.
Manage time, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Follow all company and OSHA safety regulations.
Perform other projects or duties assigned by management.
Meet attendance and punctuality requirements.