Delivery Driver

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Medical / Dental / Vision benefits

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. is seeking a Delivery Driver in California. You will safely drive a Graybar truck or van, delivering orders, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining positive customer relations.

The role is typically Monday–Friday during the day and you will be home each night. Qualifications include a valid California Class C license, ability to pass DOT medical exam, and experience driving a van or truck up to 26,000 GVW.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of a warehouse environment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical testing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle type.
• Must be able to pass DOT medical exam and CMV certification.

Responsibilities

• Determine best routes for delivery to meet customer expectations.
• Deliver products to Graybar customers with excellent service.
• Load and unload trucks using warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Inspect vehicle and supplies for safety and readiness.
• Safely operate the vehicle at all times.
• Maintain proper truck logs.
• Work a local route—no overnights or weekends away.

Skills

Customer service

Physical ability

Driver's license

PPE usage

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Job description

More than a job - a career. As a Delivery Driver, you will have face-to-face contact with customers as you deliver orders. You will safely drive a Graybar truck or van from the warehouse to each destination, providing on-time delivery and good customer service. You will be responsible for maintaining positive customer relations and passing along customer feedback, and even promoting services and products! One advantage of this role is that it is typically Monday-Friday during the day and you will be home each night. Graybar is an employee-owned company with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for learning and career development. A valid California Class C driver’s license is required for this role.

In this role you will:

• Help determine best routes for delivery to meet customer expectations
• Deliver products to Graybar customers while providing excellent customer service
• Load and unload trucks using warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
• Inspect vehicle and supplies
• Safely operate vehicle at all times
• Maintain proper truck logs
• Work a local route – no overnights or weekends away

What you bring to the table:

• Customer service skills
• Ability to perform the physical requirements necessary to work in a warehouse environment; must pass pre-employment physical testing
• Safely operate warehouse equipment and proper use of PPE
• Experience required driving a van or truck equal or below 26,000 GVW
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued by his/her state of residence appropriate for type of vehicle
• Must be able to pass DOT medical exam and Commercial Motor Vehicle Certification

Shift and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Compensation Details:

The expected rate of pay for this position is $21.50 per hour

The Value of Graybar:

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.
• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.
• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.
• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.
• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.
• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.
• Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.
• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.
• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business. We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team. That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply chain management services, and is a leading North American distributor of high quality components, equipment, and materials. We serve the construction market, the commercial, institutional, and government (CIG) market, and the industrial and utility markets. Graybar products and services support new construction, infrastructure updates, building renovation, facility maintenance, repair and operations, and original equipment manufacturing.