Casual Help

Peterson Cat; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Trucks, Inc. is seeking a Casual Help/Delivery Driver for our San Martin, CA location. The position lasts six months or less, and the driver will deliver parts, handle payments, and document transactions.

A high school diploma or GED with driving and customer service experience is required. The role requires loading up to 50 lbs, maintaining punctual attendance, and working as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with customer service experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for customer interactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and maintain punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Drive company truck to deliver parts to customers’ locations.
• Collect payments, make change, and record transactions.
• Prepare order forms and sales contracts for deliveries.
• Record sales and deliveries in daily logs.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and perform routine checks.
• Communicate customer needs and service issues to supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

It’s your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 90 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire‑fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family‑oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family‑owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Trucks has a need for Casual Help/Delivery Driver at our San Martin, CA location. This job is limited duration lasting six months or less.

The Parts Delivery Driver will drive a passenger truck to deliver and sell products or render services, collects money from customers, and makes change by performing the following duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Drives Company truck in safe manner to deliver parts to customer's place of business.
• Collects money from customers, makes change, and records transactions on customer receipt.
• Writes customer orders to include customer’s instructions.
• Records sales or deliveries information on daily sales or delivery record.
• Prepares order forms and sales contracts.
• Listens to and relays service complaints to supervisor.
• Collects or picks up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise.
• Loads truck with parts to be delivered up to 50lbs.
• Issues or obtains customer signature on receipt for pickup or delivery.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

Other Job Functions

• Performs routine maintenance on truck, checks lights, water, oil, and maintains the inside of the truck clean.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers/ coworkers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor/manager.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year of driving experience and three to six months of customer service experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

The hourly pay range for this position is: $22.08 - $25.00 (Starting wage will depend on experience and education. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.)

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Peterson Trucks, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.