Delivery Driver - 26' Box Truck

The Common Market; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety Bonus

Group Medical

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Retirement plan with 3% match

Sick Days

PTO Vacation

Job summary

The Common Market is seeking a Delivery Driver to operate a 26' box truck and deliver local farm products across Texas from the Houston warehouse to Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

You will navigate routes, load/unload, and provide excellent customer service while maintaining logs and health standards. The role emphasizes safety, physical work, and flexibility, with a competitive hourly wage and annual bonus potential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience driving a 20' box truck or larger.
• Excellent driving record with a commitment to safety.
• Experience loading and unloading using lift gate, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and be on your feet for long periods.
• Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks and situations as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 26' box truck to deliver products to designated locations
• Load and unload products manually as needed
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and ensure compliance with food safety standards
• Communicate effectively with the office regarding pick-ups, deliveries, and service issues
• Perform vehicle inspections and ensure the truck is kept in good working condition

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Manual handling

Lifting up to 55 lbs

Job description

Join The Common Market as a Delivery Driver operating a 26' box truck! We are a mission-driven distributor of local foods, committed to providing fresh, high-quality products from local farms to our customers. This position is essential in maintaining our strong network that supports local agriculture while ensuring timely deliveries and excellent service. This full-time position involves operating a 26' box truck to deliver local farm products throughout the Texas region from our Houston warehouse to Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

As a Delivery Driver, you will be responsible for navigating routes, loading and unloading products, and delivering goods to our clients with professionalism and care. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to supporting sustainable food systems. You will play a crucial role in supporting local farmers and bringing fresh food to communities.

$21.00/hour, with up to $4k per year bonus for safe driving.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive a 26' box truck to deliver products to designated locations
• Load and unload products manually as needed
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and ensure compliance with food safety standards
• Communicate effectively with the office regarding pick-ups, deliveries, and service issues
• Perform vehicle inspections and ensure the truck is kept in good working condition

Requirements

• At least 1 year experience driving a 20' box truck or larger
• Excellent driving record with a commitment to safetyExperience loading and onloading using lift gate, pallet jack and hand truck
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and be on your feet for long periods
• Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks and situations as they arise

Benefits

• $21.00/hour, with 35-45 hours of work each week
• Safety Bonus of $4K annually ($1K per quarter)
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Retirement plan with 100% match up to 3% of total annual pay
• 6 Sick Days and accrued PTO Vacation