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Delivery Driver
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What they do
A Sales Delivery Driver drives a truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sells or delivers goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery. Includes newspaper delivery drivers. Excludes gig economy drivers.
$33,599 / year median in North Carolina
+12% projected growth
Job Description
- Military veterans are encouraged!
- Commercial, DOT, CDL (or work-related) driving experience is a plus, but not mandatory
- As we grow, supervisory roles will be available
Benefits & Scheduling:
- $21.75 per hour (paid bi-weekly)
- 10-hour shifts are typical
- 4-day workweek of 40 hours is typical
- A minimum of 2 paid 15-minute breaks during your shift and 1 unpaid 30-minute meal break
- Opportunity for performance incentives and bonuses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (
Note:
Employees who work on average less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance)- Paid time off begins accruing immediately at start of employment
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Successfully handle and deliver packages on time
- Safely drive and perform safety inspections on company vehicles
- Follow all local & state laws, road/driving regulations, and company policies
- Provide excellent customer service and satisfaction despite stressful events / conditions
- Keep pace in physically demanding job; work in all weather conditions and on various routes; lift and lower packages weighing up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis; tilt, push and slide packages weighing up to 50 lbs. on and off a hand truck without a helper on a frequent basis; get in and out of a van repeatedly throughout the day at variable locations
- Communicate effectively with support team to provide exceptional customer service and ensure deliveries are completed
- Use smart phone devices for GPS Navigation, scanning packages, conducting administrative requirements such as clocking in/out, and communicating with supervisors and other team members
- Load and unload packages in delivery vehicles
- Support the team in daily work requirements including participation in rescue calls when other team members need assistance with their routes
Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must hold a non-provisional, unrestricted driver's license
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must successfully pass a background check
- Must successfully pass a 4-Panel Drug Screening
- Must have a satisfactory motor vehicle report (multiple violations can disqualify you from the position)
- Must have good English speaking, reading, writing / communication skills
Equipment Provided:
- Delivery vehicle & gas
- Handheld technology
- Uniforms
- Other safety and administrative gear necessary for job accomplishment