Parts Delivery Driver

Description

As our Parts Delivery Driver, you’ll operate a box truck to transport parts to and from specified destinations across our Northern California territory. Preparing, loading, securing, verifying, delivering, and unloading cargo is a critical and daily function. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining driver logs and conforming with all DOT, OSHA, and other safety requirements to ensure a 100% safety record. In addition, you’ll be responsible for the ongoing vehicle inspection, maintenance, and repairs associated with your assigned vehicle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects the essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Preparation and Planning

· Prepare, load, and secure cargo for deliveries daily.

· Work with Parts team to set the most efficient schedule and route each day/week.

· Ensure each route is approached with efficiency as the leading influence on directions/GPS planning.

· Inspect, protect, and maintain company assets, merchandise, and vehicles.

Driving

· Drive delivery vehicles safely and courteously to transport components to a designated location(s), including the safe loading, and unloading of all items.

· Complete vehicle safety checks per Company policy and constantly operate the vehicle within safety guidelines.

· Immediately report any safety concerns or Company Policy violations to company management.

· Maintain a safe driving and working environment, including use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

· Properly maintain the vehicle(s) used for deliveries and take the necessary steps to report vehicle maintenance issues.

· Ensure the assigned company vehicle is kept clean, presentable and in safe condition.

Delivery

· Ensure parts are delivered on time and in excellent condition.

· Communicate clearly and professionally to build long-term professional relationships with the technicians and customers.

· Ensure appropriate delivery documentation is generated and issued for each delivery, then appropriately filed, or electronically scanned at the office.

· Pick up materials from nearby suppliers, technicians, or outside vendors as needed.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Required

· High School Diploma.

· Ability to speak, read and write English fluently.

· Ability to shift priorities in a changing environment.

· Ability to work early AM hours to assist with traffic patterns and overtime when needed.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals written in English.

· Ability to use basic math accurately: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.

· Demonstrated ability to use maps to create efficient driving routes.

· Qualified DMV record, background check, and drug screen.

Desired

· Forklift Certified.

· 3+ years of experience driving and delivering equipment or comparable cargo.

· 2+ years in a customer service position.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:?

· Approximately 80% is spent driving.

· Approximately 20% is spent standing, squatting, kneeling. or moving about the work areas to load, unload, prep, and stock inventory.

· Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

· Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement required for driving equipment including forklift and motor vehicles.

· Required to drive vehicles to customer and branch locations across Northern California.

· Will use the tablet as a telephone, messenger, and work tool, so expect to wear a Bluetooth and type into the tablet regularly.

· Hear with or without correction to be able to interpret and receive information and directions.

· Communicate, verbally and in written form, regularly to describe and explain detailed, important, and accurate instructions internally and directly with customers.

· Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.

· Noise level fluctuates based on the worksite.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.   

The policy of RJMS Corporation is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with the law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. RJMS CORPORATION is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. RJMS CORPORATION is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.