Delivery Driver

Boston Battery Wholesale LLC; Montvale (MA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

401k with company matching

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Biweekly pay via direct deposit

Uniforms provided

Employee discounts

Job summary

Boston Battery Wholesale LLC in Woburn, MA is seeking a Delivery Driver to safely deliver batteries to dealers and customers on an assigned route. You will perform pre-trip inspections, maintain accurate inventory at each stop, and use a handheld device to print tickets and input data while building relationships with customers to grow sales.

The role requires lifting up to 70 pounds, a valid license with a clean record, and the ability to work Monday–Friday 6:30am–3:00pm with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds on a regular basis.
• Experience driving non-CDL commercial trucks is preferred.
• Able to pass drug screening and background check.
• Willing to work 6:30am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday, with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver batteries to dealers/customers on an assigned route.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and follow traffic rules.
• Maintain clean inventory displays and rotate batteries by age.
• Use handheld device to print tickets and input data; collect payments if needed.
• Build relationships with customers to increase sales and ensure brand standard.

Skills

Reliability

People skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

Hello, it's nice to meet you. Thank you for clicking on our job opportunity to learn more!Let’s start with an introduction. We are Boston Battery Wholesale, a franchise of Interstate Batteries. Have you heard of us before? It’s ok if you haven’t, we don’t take it personal. To keep it simple, we sell batteries, but not just any batteries, we sell only the Interstate Battery brand which just so happens to be considered the most reliable battery on the market and is the preferred brand among automotive professionals.Not familiar with batteries? That’s ok, most of us weren’t either before we started working here, but now, we know more about batteries than we ever thought possible….or even wanted to know!Come on, you know you want to be a battery expert like us. You can learn more about us at www.bostonbattery.net but for now, keep reading to learn about a career opportunity.About your future jobYou will be assigned to our Woburn, MA location and a typical schedule is Monday – Friday from 6:30am - 3:00pm. Yay, no nights & weekends! Your starting hourly rate of pay will be $24.00-$28.00, based on experience.As a Delivery Driver, you are responsible for safely delivering batteries to our dealers/customers following the route you are assigned by our very cool Dispatcher. You aren’t just driving & delivering these high-quality batteries to be put on a display at their new home, you will need to perform physical labor to lift & carry the heavy batteries and then use your outgoing personality to build relationships with the very nice people you stop & see throughout your day to to…Increase battery sales. The goal is for our customers to only sell the Interstate Battery brand which will result in them buying more batteries from us. Oh, and a great perk, you will see the same customers on a biweekly basis so you may even make some new friends.That is the short version of the job; there really is a lot more to it & it’s hard work. If you are looking for a ‘delivery driver job’ where you drop it and go, then THIS IS NOT FOR YOU. You will perform heavy lifting on a regular basis, work in all types of weather, expected to be outgoing, and you must enjoy building relationships with customers. Our job is a Route Delivery Driver/Customer Service/Sales job all rolled up together for the perfect mix.Some of the basicsComplete pre-trip & post-trip truck inspections & follow all traffic rulesSafely deliver batteries on-time to our auto customers/dealers, following the assigned routeMaintain clean customer rack display with accurate inventory at dealer locationsRotate batteries to follow first in first out rule, based on battery ageCollect any used batteries (cores) when neededBe friendly & develop relationships, address customer issues, educate on new productsUse your outrageously good people skills to increase salesUse a handheld device to print tickets and input data, as neededMake sure customer payments are collected, if needed, or they are current on their payment plan.Perform physical work such as lifting & carrying heavy batteries while delivering batteries at 15-20 stops dailySafely drive non-CDL trucks 8-10 hours per day (route could be in a city or suburbs, depending on the day)Become a battery product ‘expert’; gain a clear understanding of battery types and customer needsIt might be a good fit if you….Are RELIABLE and show up to work on time, on a regular basisCan meet the schedule requirement, including overtime expectationsHave a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and can pass a driving history check (5 years accident free, 3 years free of moving violations – just to name a few)Can pass drug screens (including marijuana) & a pre-employment / criminal background checkAre at least 21 years of ageHave or can obtain a valid DOT medical card prior to beginning employmentHave at least 1 year experience driving non cdl commercial trucks (vans, box trucks or hino)Have exceptional people-skills, can communicate, stay focused and organizedCan lift & carry up to 70 pounds, on a regular basisCan use technology with no issue (handheld computers, tablets, smartphones, etc.)Can & will wear required PPEHave a high school diploma or equivalent educationAre looking for a long-term career and not just a brief stop on your employment journeyIn addition to the friendly people you will work with, you will also be eligible forMedical & dental benefits – employer/employee cost sharedLow-cost group benefits plans: vision, life, accident & critical insurance401k retirement with company matchingPaid Time Off & HolidaysEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Company paid long-term disability insuranceCareer advancement with internal opportunitiesFun, collaborative team environmentEmployee discounts on productsBiweekly pay via direct depositUniforms provided for certain positionsWe also have a good foundation and Core Values so be prepared to:Provide Outrageous ServicePay Attention to DetailWork as a TeamPut Safety FirstTake OwnershipBe the ExpertDid we convince you to apply yet? We can’t wait to meet you. Apply today!Boston Battery and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: In person