Delivery Driver

The Parts Authority; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Pharmacy Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Basic Life and AD&D

Short Term Disability Coverage

Voluntary Short Term Disability

Job summary

The Parts Authority is hiring a Delivery Driver in Waterbury, CT. This full-time role includes a company vehicle and opportunities for advancement within a fast-growing national distributor of automotive parts and tools.

Duties involve picking up and delivering parts, maintaining customer relationships, and upholding safety standards. Ideal candidates have a valid driver's license, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and solid customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for company insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Comfort with using tablets or mobile devices for navigation and signature capture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver automotive parts to customers on time and with a courteous attitude.
• Verify orders, ensure accuracy, and collect payments where applicable.
• Follow dispatch instructions and optimize routes for efficiency.
• Assist with loading/unloading and store/warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Current, valid driver’s license

Able to lift 50 lbs

21+ years old

Customer service mindset

Ability to use route navigation apps

Job description

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Parts Authority LLC.

Waterbury, Connecticut

YOUR FUTURE IS NOW!!!

We have newly created career opportunities for

Delivery Driver

Company Vehicle Provided

The Delivery Driver plays a pivotal role in the success of our business. They are the main point of contact with our customers and are responsible for fostering strong client relationships.

Parts Authority is one of the fastest growing Supply Chain companies in the Country. We offer promotable career advancement and job stability.

50 YEARS STRONG and GROWING !

COME GROW WITH US!!!

Hourly Rate: $16.94

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 Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC and Wisconsin.

We are rapidly expanding and looking for candidates to join our family! If you enjoy full-time employment, great pay & benefits and the opportunity for advancement , look no further. Join our Parts Authority Team today and fill the role of Delivery Driver.

Responsibilities

The Delivery Driver will pick up and drop off automotive parts, while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules. You should be thorough in ensuring orders are properly fulfilled, passionate about satisfying customers and committed to work safety.

To succeed as a Delivery Driver, you should be polite, prompt, willing to work as part of the delivery team and committed to providing our customers with an excellent experience.

• 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.


• 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 maintaining 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.


• Maintain and promote workplace safety


• Securing and transferring cash or other assets.

Qualifications

Mi nimum Requirements:

• Current, valid driver’s license


• 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 (Auto Body Parts Collision Drivers must be able to lift 75 lbs )

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 team


• Flexible schedule with the ability to work overtime as needed preferred


• 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

EEO

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. 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. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Parts Authority, LLC Privacy Notice for California Applicants

Min

USD $16.94/Hr.