Route Driver-Delivery Driver-On Premise

SPECS FAMILY PARTNERS LTD•Harlingen, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Driver-Delivery Driver-On Premise safely and promptly delivers assigned loads to their destinations, working independently and as part of a team. The role involves receiving and verifying shipments, maintaining delivery and transfer records, handling payments, and communicating inventory or vehicle issues to management. Drivers provide professional customer service and follow company and OSHA safety rules. The position is based in Harlingen, Texas, and is not work-from-home. A valid Texas driver's license is required to drive for Spec's; a CDL is not necessary. A Texas license must be obtained within the period required by state law for new residents. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires availability for any Friday or Saturday shift and availability for at least 80% of shifts each week. Full-time hours are typically 40 per week, with scheduling based on business needs. Drivers must be prepared to work in varied weather, a non-climate-controlled warehouse, and other outdoor elements. The work environment is described as fun and positive, with noise that is usually moderate to loud.

Requirements

Must be over 21 years old.
Valid Class C driver's license; a valid Texas driver's license is required to drive on behalf of Spec's. A CDL is not necessary.
Must maintain a clear driving record and safe driving practices.
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 without a calculator.
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 diagram instructions.
Ability to operate a delivery vehicle in varied weather and traffic conditions.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse and outdoors in the elements.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to work in a fast-paced setting and manage stress.
Ability to use a pallet jack, carts, and dollies; lift, carry, push, pull, and dolly heavy merchandise, including items weighing over 100 pounds with appropriate equipment.
Ability to climb ladders and work at a fast pace.
Ability to work any Friday or Saturday shift and be available for at least 80% of shifts each week.
Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, handle or feel objects, reach, climb or balance, talk, and hear.
Regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds with proper tools; use industrial equipment to move pallets weighing up to 2,400 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Attendance and timeliness are required.

Nice To Haves

At least 1–2 years of driving experience.
High school diploma or GED; experience may be considered in place of formal education.
Bilingual communication skills.
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 actively demonstrate the company mission statement and core values.
Maintain the required uniform standard and a clear driving record; follow safe driving practices and speeds.
Keep the delivery vehicle neat and orderly, and move supplies or equipment as needed to use vehicle storage efficiently.
Receive and verify shipment contents; document invoice variances and damaged products, and return damaged products, 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.
Assist with unloading when required by location needs.
Receive delivery payments and verify amounts accurately.
Inform management of inventory or invoice discrepancies encountered on the route and provide feedback about delivery vans and box trucks.
Carry out management directives efficiently and complete responsibilities with care and attention to detail.
Work cooperatively with the team and maintain professional relationships with customers while providing excellent customer service.
Prioritize tasks, manage time, and handle stress in a fast-paced environment.
Follow company and OSHA safety regulations and communicate effectively with team members and guests.
Safely operate a box truck or tractor-trailer, follow assigned routes and schedules, and comply with traffic laws and regulations.
Load and unload cargo, handling and securing items appropriately.
Maintain accurate delivery records, including proof-of-delivery documents.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Communicate delivery issues or delays to dispatch or a supervisor.
Use industrial equipment to move full pallets weighing up to 2,400 pounds.
Complete other projects or duties assigned by management and meet attendance and timeliness expectations.