Route Sales Driver

LKQ Corporation•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Responsible for safely operating a Company vehicle to deliver products to customers. The role manually loads and unloads the delivery truck, verifies parts loaded and unloaded, collects customer payments, obtains signatures confirming the accuracy of parts loaded or received, and returns customer-returned items to the location. The driver provides customer service during deliveries and pickups and performs other duties as assigned. The position is not responsible for supervising employees. It requires compliance with Company policies and procedures, annual assigned training, and applicable Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulations.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience.
Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Must qualify for Corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
Must meet Department of Transportation testing and physical requirements and know DOT regulations.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must comply with state and local requirements and Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, and graphics applications.
Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
Ability to follow clear directions and procedures to resolve routine, repetitive problems.
Uses guidance and guidelines provided by a supervisor or manager; assignments and priorities are provided by a supervisor or manager.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Six months of related delivery driving experience.
Prior warehouse operations experience.

Responsibilities

Drive a Company vehicle safely and courteously while avoiding traffic violations and accidents.
Load the Company truck and verify its condition, the delivery manifest, and other related paperwork.
Drive to delivery destinations, unload the truck, verify parts, obtain receiving-location signatures confirming order accuracy, and sign off on the integrity of items loaded at the location.
Make appropriate manifest notations and provide receipts for parts returned by customers.
Collect accounts receivable as necessary.
Comply with established Company policies and procedures.
Successfully complete annual training as assigned.
Operate in compliance with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulations.
Provide excellent customer service during product deliveries and pickups.
Assume other duties as assigned.