Delivery Driver - DOT

Shepherd Electric Company, LLC.; Virginia; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay with growth

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Paid vacation and personal time

401(k) with employer match

130+ years of industry leadership

Reliable, ownership‑driven culture

Growth into new markets

Job summary

Shepherd Electric Supply is seeking a DOT-certified Delivery Driver to transport materials on local routes with box and flatbed trucks. You will load/unload, maintain safety standards, and communicate status with dispatch and the warehouse team.

Ideal candidates have a High school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years driving, and a clean MVR. The role includes second-shift flexibility and growth opportunities within a long‑standing company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to maintain DOT and safety standards in daily work.
• Familiarity with area routes is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and operate box/flatbed trucks.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials on local routes using box and flatbed trucks, with manual or automatic transmissions.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently at each stop.
• Maintain DOT certification and vehicle documentation; comply with safety policies.
• Communicate route status and issues with dispatch and warehouse leadership.
• Assist warehouse team and support second‑shift operations when needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reliable

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Shepherd Electric Supply Since 1892, Shepherd Electric Supply has been the first call when complex, time‑critical electrical challenges need to be solved, and reliability truly matters. We move materials accurately and on time, so contractors stay on schedule, projects stay on track, and customers never have to wonder if we will come through. Our success comes from people who take pride in doing things the right way — safely, accurately, and with care for teammates and customers alike. If you want to do work that matters at a company that notices, this is the place.

Why This Role Matters

Deliveries are where our promises become real. When materials arrive on time, intact, and handled with care, contractors stay on schedule and customers trust us with the next call. The DOT Delivery Driver is often the face of Shepherd in the field. How you show up — your reliability, your professionalism, your attention to detail — directly shapes how customers experience us. This role protects our reputation, supports our warehouse team, and keeps operations moving.

How This Role Connects to Our Compass

We Keep Our Promises: Every route you complete is a promise kept. Customers depend on materials arriving on time and in good condition. When something changes — a delay, a discrepancy, a damaged item — you communicate early, not after the fact. Your reliability on the road is Shepherd’s reliability in the market.

We Stay Hungry: You look for ways to improve your routes, your handling, your knowledge of the job. You don’t wait to be told what good looks like — you ask, you observe, and you raise your own standard.

We Grow Together: You support your warehouse teammates without being asked. You communicate with dispatch and leadership in real time. When routes get complicated or volume spikes, you stay steady and help keep the whole operation moving — not just your own lane.

We Own It: You show up on time, every time. You follow DOT regulations not because someone is watching, but because it is the right standard. When something goes wrong — a vehicle issue, a missed stop, a documentation gap — you own it, communicate it, and fix it. No excuses.

We Go Above & Beyond: You treat every customer stop like it matters — because it does. You handle materials with care, represent Shepherd with professionalism, and leave customers confident that we will come through again. You pitch in with warehouse work without being directed, and you look for what needs to happen next before anyone has to ask.

Key Outcomes

Safe, On-Time Delivery

Transport materials on local routes using box and flatbed trucks (manual and automatic transmissions)

Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently at each stop

Handle materials with care to prevent damage in transit

Complete routes accurately and on time — no customer left wondering

DOT Compliance & Standards

Maintain a valid DOT certification and current Medical Certification cards at all times

Operate all vehicles in accordance with DOT regulations and Shepherd safety policies

Follow proper lifting techniques and physical handling standards

Complete all required documentation accurately and on time

Warehouse Support

Fulfill warehouse duties as needed: pallet wrapping, picking, and packing customer orders

Support second‑shift operations when required

Contribute to warehouse flow and team coverage without being asked

Communication & Professionalism

Represent Shepherd professionally at every customer touchpoint

Communicate proactively with dispatch and warehouse leadership on route status or issues

Flag problems early — do not let a small issue become a missed delivery

Treat every interaction with customers and teammates with respect and care

What Success Looks Like

After90days, you and your Supervisor should both be able to point to these markers: Routes are completed on time with no recurring delivery errors or customer complaints DOT compliance and vehicle documentation are always current and accurate Materials are handled safely — damage incidents are rare and addressed promptly when they occur Warehouse team trusts that you pitch in without being directed Customers and teammates describe you as reliable, professional, and easy to work with

Who Thrives Here

This role is a strong fit if: You take pride in showing up on time, every time — for your team and your customers You handle pressure calmly and do not cut corners when routes get busy You treat every customer stop like it matters — because it does You communicate clearly and flag problems early instead of hoping they resolve themselves You support your warehouse teammates without being asked You hold yourself to DOT and safety standards not because you have to, but because that is the standard You want to be part of something growing — and you bring the consistency that makes growth possible

Qualifications&Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required

Current DOT certification and Medical Certification cards required

Minimum3years of driving experience with a clean motor vehicle record

Ability to drive box and flatbed trucks with manual and automatic transmissions

Knowledge of air brake systems

Ability to lift up to 80lbs. using proper technique

Forklift certification preferred

Flexibility for second‑shift work as needed

Strong verbal communication skills; ability to represent Shepherd professionally at every stop

Familiarity with area routes preferred

Ability to successfully complete pre‑employment screening requirements

Why Join Shepherd Electric Supply

• Competitive hourly pay with opportunity for growth
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Paid vacation and personal time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Stable organization with over 130 years of industry leadership
• A culture where reliability is noticed, ownership is rewarded, and people come first
• A company scaling into new markets — with real paths to grow with it

Work Shift and Hours

Monday-Friday,4:00am-12:00pm

Compensation Details

The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $24.00-$26.00 per hour depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shepherd Electric Supply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.