Delivery Specialist

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in the United States is seeking a part-time Delivery Specialist. This entry-level position involves delivering automotive parts to customers, maintaining company vehicles, and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing delivery situations. Offering competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth, this role provides an excellent starting point in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing delivery situations.
• A legally required state driver's license.
• Driving record that meets the company's 14/18-point standard.

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles to safely and efficiently deliver parts.
• Use delivery devices for processing deliveries and capturing signatures.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform daily inspections.
• Pick up customer returns and complete return slips.
• Communicate customer problems or special needs to management.
• Assist with customer service, cashiering, and merchandising tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability

Alphanumeric sequencing

Fluency in multiple languages

Job description

Delivery Specialist – Role Overview

The Delivery Specialist will maintain and operate store vehicles to deliver parts and/or products to professional customers in a safe and efficient manner. This position will also collect money on C.O.D. deliveries and pick up customer returns.

Delivery Specialist – Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles to safely and efficiently deliver parts and products to customers.
• Use delivery fleet management hand‑held devices to process deliveries, capture customer signatures, update vehicle mileage, and complete daily vehicle inspections.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, perform daily inspections, and keep keys, fuel/fleet credit cards, hand‑held devices, and collected monies secure.
• Pick up customer returns (new, warranty, cores, etc.) and complete driver return slips.
• Communicate any customer problems or special needs to store management.
• Report vehicle maintenance needs, accidents, or damage to the store manager immediately.
• Ensure fuel tank is filled and secure the vehicle at the end of the business day.
• Clock in/out in accordance with company policy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned—customer service, sweeping, general stocking, merchandising, errands, core returns, stock order handling, etc.
• Occasionally assist customers, serve as cashier, or help with merchandising tasks when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Required

• Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing delivery situations.
• A driving record that meets the company’s 14/18‑point standard.
• A legally required state driver’s license and meeting company driving eligibility requirements.

Qualifications – Desired

• Familiarity with automotive parts.
• Ability to operate other light store equipment.
• Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish especially).

Compensation Package

• Competitive wages & paid time off.
• Stock purchase plan & 401(k) with employer contributions starting day one.
• Medical, dental & vision insurance with optional FSA.
• Team member health & wellbeing programs.
• Tuition educational assistance programs.
• Opportunities for career growth.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part‑time
• Job function: Management and manufacturing
• Industry: Retail

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal‑opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable. Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (800) 471‑7431 option, and provide your requested accommodation and position details.