Box Truck Driver

Parts Authority; West Springfield, Hartford (MA, CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Box Truck Driver to join their expanding team. This role involves loading, transporting, and delivering automotive parts with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining a safe driving record. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with opportunities for advancement. If you are a reliable driver with excellent communication skills and a commitment to safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Short Term Disability Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and minimum 1 year of Class C Bobtail truck driving experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and follow directions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Load, transport, and deliver items to customers in a timely manner.
• Provide excellent customer service and handle complaints professionally.
• Maintain a safe driving record and abide by transportation laws.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Money Management

Driving Skills

Navigation Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tablet

Mobile Device

Job description

Overview

Parts Authority, founded in 1973, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment and transmissions. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Parts Authority is rapidly expanding, and today has more than 300 locations servicing customers in various states.

Parts Authority has grown through both organic initiatives and acquisitions. Over the past several years Parts Authority has acquired over a dozen companies as part of its expansion strategy. Parts Authority’s catalog of over 3 million parts covering more than 125 million applications ensures our customer partners receive the parts they want, when they want them.

What makes Parts Authority different is OUR TEAM. Parts Authority has a team of professionally trained, experienced counter people to assist in finding the right parts and the right brand for each application. Each team member plays a vital role in our success. We are rapidly expanding and looking for candidates to join our family! So, if you enjoy full-time employment with the opportunity for advancement, look no further. Join our Parts Authority Team today as a Box Truck Driver.

Responsibilities

• Load, transport, and deliver items to customers or businesses in a timely, friendly and courteous manner.
• Review orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
• Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure that the bobtail truck is working properly.
• Take and follow directions from dispatcher, adhere to assigned routes, follow time schedules, use route navigation apps, alternative routes, when necessary and knowledge of area to deliver packages to customers on time.
• Assist with loading and unloading items from vehicles without interfering with operations at customer’s place of business.
• Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and professionally handle complaints and concerns from customers.
• Abide by all transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record.
• Accept payments, prepare reports to include invoices, return forms, reconcile debt and credit and all moneys collected related to deliveries.
• When applicable, complete daily maintenance checks on company delivery vehicle and notify manager of any issues.
• Assist in any and all other store/warehouse duties (stock, parts pulling etc.) as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain and promote workplace safety.
• Secure and transfer cash or other assets.

Qualifications

• Current, valid driver’s license
• Able to work weekends
• Minimum of 1 year verifiable Class C Bobtail truck driving experience
• Must be able to meet company insurance requirements (drivers must be 21 years old or over)
• Current valid automobile insurance with your name on the policy
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds, prolonged sitting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage, track and account for money transactions and reconcile customer credit and debt balances
• Ability to utilize a tablet and/or mobile device for purposes of navigation/route optimization, tracking and customer interface/signature capture
• Exceptional customer and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively, professionally, with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to take and follow directions and work well with others as part of a team
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work overtime as needed preferred
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving freight and materials
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state and national laws
• Knowledge of laws, EPA regulations, DOT regulations, and OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of identifying potential safety risks ahead of time
• Previous delivery driving experience is a plus

*** You must meet all of the above minimum “Requirements and Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” to be eligible to drive for Parts Authority****

Some of the benefits of being a part of our growing Parts Authority family:

• Medical Coverage
• Pharmacy Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Short Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Long Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• ID Theft Insurance
• Legal Plan Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation
• Profit Sharing/401 (k) Plan
• Employee Discounts on Merchandise

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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USD $18.75/Hr.