Delivery Truck Driver

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Marietta, GA is seeking a Delivery Driver at $18/hour. The role runs Monday through Friday with some Saturdays during peak seasons; typical start around 7:00 AM and deliveries conclude by 5:00 PM.

You will operate a 16-foot box truck, load and unload landscaping materials, and provide excellent customer service. A valid driver's license, DOT card, clean driving record, and ability to pass a drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• DOT certified.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with current address.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to Safely operate a 16-foot box truck.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 16-foot box truck to deliver landscaping materials and nursery products.
• Load, transport, secure, and unload a variety of products following safety procedures.
• Use pallet jack and liftgate to move palletized materials up to 1,200 pounds.
• Secure loads with straps to prevent damage.
• Read delivery orders to ensure correct items are delivered.
• Provide exceptional customer service during every delivery.
• Communicate professionally with customers and dispatch.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and report safety concerns.

Skills

DOT certification

Clean driving record

Valid driver’s license

Customer service

Independent work

Punctuality

Outdoor work

Tools

Jobber app

GPS navigation

Smartphone apps

Job description

DELIVERY DRIVER- $18/hour

Marietta, GA

Monday through Friday
Some Saturdays required during peak delivery seasons
Typical start time: Approximately 7:00 AM
Deliveries generally conclude by 5:00 PM
Daily start and end times will vary based on delivery schedules

• -Must have DOT card and Clean driving record
• -Will be driving 16 ft box truck
• -Must be able to pass drug screen
• -Must have own car to be able to get to/from work daily

WILL BE GUARANTEED 4 hours daily even when no deliveries are scheduled

Will be using the Jobber App to see what delivery schedule is for the day. They will know schedule by 4:30pm the previous day so they know when to show up and pick up the truck the next morning.

Schedule

Due to seasonal fluctuations within the retail nursery industry, delivery volume may occasionally be lower. For any scheduled Monday through Friday workday in which a driver does not receive a full day's work because of reduced delivery volume, NPPW Services guarantees a minimum of four (4) hours of pay.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• - Safely operate a 16-foot box truck to deliver landscaping materials, trees, shrubs, pottery, patio furniture, and other nursery products.
• - Load, transport, secure, and unload a wide variety of landscaping and nursery products while following all company safety procedures.
• - Load and unload palletized materials weighing up to 1,200 pounds using the truck's liftgate and a manual pallet jack. Our 16-foot box trucks can transport up to six pallets of material per trip.
• - Load and unload products that are not palletized, including trees, shrubs, pottery, patio furniture, and other items, by hand or with the use of a hand truck or other approved material-handling equipment.
• - Properly secure all products during transport using straps and other load-securing equipment to minimize movement and prevent damage.
• - Read delivery orders to ensure the correct products are picked up, loaded, and delivered accurately.
• - Provide exceptional customer service during every delivery.
• - Communicate professionally with customers, store personnel, and dispatch.
• - Perform daily vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
• - Maintain company vehicles and delivery equipment in a clean and safe operating condition.
• - Accurately follow assigned delivery routes using navigation software.
• - Safely maneuver delivery equipment at customer residences and commercial locations.
• - Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• - Complete deliveries efficiently while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
• - Travel between multiple delivery locations throughout the assigned service area.

Qualifications

Required

• At least 21 years of age
• DOT certified
• Valid state-issued driver's license with current address
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to safely operate a 16-foot box truck
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent attendance and reliability
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions
• Willingness to learn company procedures and delivery methods

Preferred

• Three (3) or more years of driving experience (preferred but not required)
• Previous delivery, warehouse, moving, landscaping, or logistics experience

Technology Requirements

Drivers must have a reliable smartphone capable of downloading and using the following applications:

• ESS Mobile (for clocking in and out)
• Jobber (to view daily work assignments)
• A reliable navigation application, such as Google Maps

Physical Requirements

Drivers must regularly:

• - Lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds throughout the workday.
• - Safely move palletized loads weighing up to 1,200 pounds using a manual pallet jack and the truck's liftgate.
• - Load and unload both palletized and non-palletized products, including handling materials by hand or with a hand truck when necessary.
• - Bend, squat, kneel, stoop, reach, climb, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• - Stand and walk for extended periods.
• - Repeatedly enter and exit the delivery vehicle throughout the day.
• - Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
• - Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves and any additional safety equipment appropriate for the task.

Language Skills

• Read and understand delivery instructions and work orders
• Complete basic written correspondence
• Communicate effectively and professionally with customers, dispatch personnel, and fellow employees

Professional Appearance