Commercial Driver – Full Time

AutoZone; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone is hiring a Delivery Driver in Akron, Ohio. You will drive company-provided vehicles to deliver automotive parts to commercial customers and DIY shoppers, ensuring accurate loading/unloading and on-time service.

You’ll engage customers with friendly, expert advice, process payments, and maintain safety while following company policies. A full-time, flexible schedule is required, with opportunities for growth in a stable essential industry.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills to engage with customers.
• Ability to work closely with store personnel and accounts for team collaboration.
• Strong time management and process orientation to meet delivery goals.
• Knowledge of automotive products and parts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parts using company vehicles and meet delivery times.
• Assist customers with product information and installation services.
• Load and unload merchandise per route schedules.
• Process returns, cores, and pickups from nearby stores or vendors.
• Maintain vehicle and report any issues to supervisers.
• Follow PPE and fleet safety guidelines at all times.
• Handle cash and card transactions securely per policy.
• Stay updated on promotions and products through AutoZone systems.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Delivery Operations

Safety Compliance

Cash Handling

Product Knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

AutoZone’s store teams are the frontline of WOW! customer service, ensuring that customers find the right parts and solutions for their automotive needs. Store employees maintain well-stocked inventory, assist customers with product selection, and provide expert advice to enhance the shopping experience. They play a vital role in driving sales, maintaining store operations, and fostering a positive, knowledgeable retail environment.

Be part of an energizing culture rooted in people and a commitment to delivering WOW! Customer Service. As a Delivery Driver, you’ll put your safe driving skills to work and enjoy career stability with endless growth opportunities. AutoZone offers career stability and growth opportunities in an essential industry. Plus, no Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required, and you’ll use company-provided vehicles!

• Customer Service Excellence & Communication – Deliver WOW! Customer Service by engaging with commercial customers and DIY shoppers, providing clear and professional automotive advice and offering installation services.
• Leadership & Teamwork – Work closely with store personnel and commercial accounts, ensuring smooth team collaboration and strong customer relationships.
• Metrics Mindedness & Process Orientation – Maintain efficient delivery operations, meeting time and accuracy goals while following company policies.
• Delivery Operations – Drive company-provided vehicles, ensuring safe and timely deliveries of automotive parts to commercial customers. Load and unload parts accurately per route schedules.
• Returns & Pickups – Collect returns, cores, and parts from nearby stores or outside vendors.
• Safety Compliance – Adhere to PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) guidelines and fleet safety policies to maintain a safe driving and working environment.
• Cash & Charge Transactions – Process customer payments securely and in accordance with company policies.
• Product Knowledge & Fleet Maintenance – Stay updated on promotions and automotive products through AutoZone systems. Maintain delivery vehicles and report any issues promptly.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Valid Driver’s License & Safety Compliance: Must possess a valid driver’s license and adhere to AutoZone’s driver safety requirements to ensure responsible and secure vehicle operation.
• Automotive Knowledge: Basic knowledge of automotive parts is required.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, load and deliver merchandise.
• Flexible Schedule: Full-time flexible schedule availability, including mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Exceptional Communication: Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English.
• Automotive Retail: Previous experience in automotive retail
• Hazmat Endorsement Preferred: A valid Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) endorsement is a plus, helping ensure proper handling and transportation of regulated materials in compliance with safety standards.