Delivery Driver (non CDL)

American Tire Distributors Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tire Distributors is seeking a non-CDL Delivery Driver in Knoxville, TN. The role focuses on on-time delivery, professional customer interactions, and accurate handling of shipments.

You will unload and stage products at customers' locations, maintain driver logs, and follow all safety regulations while building strong customer relationships. The position pays $18.75/hour with full-time hours and benefits as applicable.

Qualifications

• High School or GED degree; 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
• Skills Navigates Field Service Interactions, Policy & Procedures, Masters Service Conversations, Service Into Sales, Verbal Communication

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety policies and transportation regulations.
• Verify outgoing/incoming product for accuracy (size, amount, type).
• Collect payments from customers in acceptable form.
• Unload cargo and stage products at the customer site.
• Ensure paperwork for delivery is complete and accompanies shipments.
• Maintain professional representation of the company in customer interactions.
• Keep driver logs and regulatory records up to date.
• Occasionally operate powered industrial vehicles (forklift pallet jacks, order pickers).
• Transport product from origin to destination as assigned.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Service Conversations

Policy & Procedures

Plans & Aligns

Health & Safety

Equipment Utilization

Decision Quality

Collaboration

Drives Results

Masters Service Conversations

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Position Description: Pay Rate: $18.75/hour

Primary focus is the delivery of product to customers ensuring customer satisfaction through on-time delivery and professional interaction. The Delivery Driver (non-CDL) is responsible for providing timely transportation of products from origin to destination as assigned, along with unloading and staging products at customer's place of business. Expected to maintain professional representation of the Company in all interactions with customers and through responsible driving, while providing excellent customer service and building strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Abide by all Company safety policies and state and federal transportation regulations
• Assist in verification of all outgoing and incoming product for accuracy in terms of size, amount and type
• Collect payments from customers in monetary form acceptable to Company
• Efficiently unload cargo and stage products at customer's place of business
• Ensure all administrative paperwork concerning delivery orders required to move with shipments is available for inspection and that appropriate paperwork accompanies delivery
• Maintain professional representation of the Company in all interactions with customers and through responsible driving
• Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver’s logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records and other records required by law and Company policy
• Occasionally operate powered industrial vehicles (forklift pallet jacks, order pickers, etc.)
• Timely transportation of product from origin to destination as assigned

Competencies

• Action-Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaboration- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Equipment Utilization - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum utilization of warehouse or production plant, equipment and materials.
• Health and Safety - The ability and skill to manage and apply safe systems of work.
• Masters Service Conversations - Ability to navigate customer conversations by leveraging the four parts of a service conversation: open, learn, reply, and close.
• Navigates Field Service Interactions - Briefs customer on service interaction~Confirms logistics of visit/interaction~Defines scope of service interaction~Displays appropriate body language with the customer~Offers alternative or interim solutions~Reads the customer''s tone and body language~Reflect and plan for future interactions
• Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Policy & Procedures - The ability and skill to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives.
• Service Into Sales - Ability to recognize sales opportunities during service interactions to enhance overall customer service; Presents products and solutions in a compelling way, Recognizes clues for added needs, Refers added customer needs to appropriate team, Transitions from service to sales conversation
• Verbal Communication - Ability to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications.

Qualifications

• High School or GED degree 1-2 years of related experience preferred
• Skills Navigates Field Service Interactions Policy & Procedures Masters Service Conversations Service Into Sales Verbal Communication

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Demands Category: Driver

Physical Demands/Work Environment/Travel Requirements

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel required: 75% of the time, no overnight stays (CDL drivers will have overnight stays)

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

DEL-NON-CDL Build a challenging and rewarding career with us! American Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace

ATD exists because of, and for, each of us. From the front line associates helping customers to the people working behind the scenes, ATD’s people are driving us toward a brighter future.

You're knee deep in updating your resume, searching the open job market and surveying where your next move will be in your career. Now you have stumbled across us and we're in your consideration set for a job opening.

We celebrate and come together throughout the year to celebrate many occasions. Your wellbeing is among ATD’s highest priorities, and that is reflected in the benefits we offer to empower our associates and enrich their lives. We regularly sponsor events and initiatives, held at our Huntersville Field Support Center along with in our 120 Distribution Centers, Mixing Centers and Regional Distribution Center locations, to support our mental health and physical wellness to keep you feeling your best. We have hosted over 15 different events, with the added fellowship and social benefit for our associates.

The automotive industry at large is evolving rapidly as we see the introduction of new technology, business models and services offerings. ATD sits in the middle of this exciting evolution and is positioned well to help define the future of mobility and distribution. Our organization is home to more than 4,000 associates who enjoy challenging themselves every day to advance their careers and contribute to the future of the automotive industry. In addition to finding individuals that are passionate about growth within our industry, we are also seeking team members that align with our values as an organization. Be Innovative Be Collaborative Be Accountable Be Respectful Be Excellent Through decades of steady growth, American Tire Distributors has emerged as the nation’s premier tire distributor. Working to create a culture that fosters innovation, leadership, and growth in each valued member of our organization. ATD is home to hundreds of hardworking associates who enjoy the rewards of a job well done. From truck driving, business administration to logistics, we are always looking for top talent to join our professional family. To learn more about our company, visit www.atd.com.