DELIVERY DRIVER

Job summary/Objective of Job

This position has the responsibility of loading, unloading, and delivering materials and goods from Valley Truck Parts to business or customer sites.

Summary of Essential Job Functions: 

• Load and unload materials and goods. 
• Deliver items to designated locations in a timely and efficient manner. 
• Ensure the safe and secure transport of all deliveries. 
• Maintain accurate delivery records. 
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance. 
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries. 
• Document any vehicle issues, fuel intake, and maintenance in respective logs. 
• Handle the vehicle expertly and perform minor repairs and maintenance activities. 
• Conduct daily inspections and report any vehicle faults to management. 
• Be thoroughly aware of city roadways and efficiently read/interpret road maps. 

Secondary Responsibilities: 

• Assist with inventory cycle counts and general warehouse support.
• Support dispatch department with cleaning and organizational tasks. 
• Clean and maintain delivery vehicles. 
• Perform various other warehouse or office duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma, or GED
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a good driving record
• Needs to have sound judgment and make quick decisions when amidst difficult situations (Example: bad weather)

Working Conditions 

• Primarily outdoor work with exposure to various weather conditions. 
• Physical demands include lifting, carrying, and moving heavy items. 

Performance Metrics 

• Safe work habits 
• Dependability 
• Teamwork 
• Quality of work 

Physical Demands 

• Lifting and Carrying: Frequently lifting and carrying items, often weighing up to 50 pounds or more. 

• Standing and Walking: Prolonged periods of standing and walking, sometimes on uneven surfaces. 

• Pushing and Pulling: Pushing and pulling carts or hand trucks loaded with goods. 

• Bending and Stooping: Regularly bending, stooping, and kneeling to load and unload items. 

• Driving: Long hours of driving, which can be physically tiring. 

• Reaching: Reaching overhead and at shoulder level to handle packages. 

• Climbing: Occasionally climbing in and out of the delivery vehicle to strap down parts. 
• These demands require good physical stamina and strength to ensure safe and efficient delivery operations. 

Travel

N/A

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.