Delivery Specialist

O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc.; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts in Connecticut is hiring a Delivery Specialist to safely deliver parts to professional customers and manage COD transactions. You will operate company vehicles, document deliveries, and maintain vehicle condition while supporting store operations and customer service.

The role emphasizes accurate processing, multilingual communication (Spanish a plus), and adherence to company policies. Growth opportunities are highlighted in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing delivery situations.
• Driving record must meet company standards.
• Must possess a legally required state driver's license.
• Familiar with automotive parts is a plus.
• Able to operate light store equipment.
• Fluency in Spanish is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles to deliver parts to customers safely.
• Use delivery fleet devices to process deliveries and capture signatures.
• Maintain vehicles and perform daily inspections before operation.
• Secure vehicles, keys, cards, devices, and money collected.
• Pickup and process customer returns; complete driver return slips.
• Report issues to store management and assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Alphanumeric matching

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability

Driver's license

Automotive parts knowledge

Operate light store equipment

Spanish language skills

Job description

Compensation Pay Range: $16.94 - $22.60 The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly performance, or premiums may be paid in amounts ranging per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met. 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. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operate company vehicles to deliver parts and products to customers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to use delivery fleet management hand-held devices to process deliveries, capture customer signatures, update vehicle mileage, complete daily vehicle inspections, etc.
• Responsible for keeping vehicles clean, maintained, and completing daily vehicle inspections prior to operating.
• Responsible for keeping delivery vehicles, keys, fuel/fleet credit cards, hand-held devices, and monies collected secure at all times.
• Pick up customer returns, i.e., new, warranty, cores, etc. and fill out driver return slip.
• Communicate any problems or special needs from customers to store management.
• Report vehicle maintenance needs, accidents, or vehicle damage to store manager immediately.
• Ensure fuel tank is filled and lock and secure vehicle at end of day's business.
• Clock in/out according to company policy.
• Other additional duties as assigned, including customer service, sweeping, general stocking and straightening stock, merchandising, running errands, handling core returns, checking in and putting up stock orders, etc.
• May occasionally assist customers, serve as a cashier, and/or help with merchandising tasks, when business dictates. (i.e.: phones, sales and service)
• All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

• Required: Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing delivery situations.
• Driving record must meet the standard set in the company's 14/18-point record system.
• Must possess a legally required state driver's license and meet company mandated driving eligibility requirements.
• Desired: Familiar with automotive parts.
• Ability to operate other light store equipment.
• Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired).
• O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability.
• O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions
• Starting Day One Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

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 (including testing or characteristics) 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 [phone] option 1, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Your first job at O’Reilly Auto Parts is just the beginning! From a comprehensive benefits and compensation package to a rewarding and positive work environment, your leaders will support you and foster your development so you can grow with the company. Our promote-from-within philosophy means our top leaders worked their way up – and you can, too. Learn more about your culture, benefits, and history at oreillyauto.com/careers.