Driver

Boston; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Uniforms provided

Biweekly pay via direct deposit

Employee discounts

Job summary

Boston Battery Wholesale, a franchise of Interstate Batteries, is seeking a Route Delivery Driver for Milford, MA. The role combines delivery duties with customer service and active sales in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.

Expect a schedule from 6:30am to around 5pm in peak season and around 3:30pm otherwise, with no nights or weekends. Starting pay is $24–$25 per hour, with rate determined after interview.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a driving history check.
• Ability to pass drug screens and a pre-employment / criminal background check.
• At least 1 year of experience driving non-CDL commercial trucks (vans, box trucks or similar).
• Able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and follow safety rules.
• Safely deliver batteries to dealers/customers on the assigned route.
• Maintain clean, accurate inventory displays at dealer locations.
• Rotate batteries using first-in, first-out principles.
• Interact with customers to build relationships and promote Interstate Battery products.
• Use handheld devices to print tickets and input data; assist with payments when needed.
• Perform physical labor including lifting when delivering batteries at 15–20 stops daily.
• Drive non-CDL trucks 8–10 hours per day across city or suburban routes.

Skills

Reliability

People skills

Communication

Organized

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hello, it's nice to meet you. Thank you for clicking on our job opportunity to learn more!Let’s start with an introduction. We are Boston Battery Wholesale, a franchise of Interstate Batteries. Have you heard of us before? It’s ok if you haven’t, we don’t take it personal. To keep it simple, we sell batteries, but not just any batteries, we sell only the Interstate Battery brand which just so happens to be considered the most reliable battery on the market and is the preferred brand among automotive professionals.Not familiar with batteries? That’s ok, most of us weren’t either before we started working here, but now, we know more about batteries than we ever thought possible….or even wanted to know!Come on, you know you want to be a battery expert like us. You can learn more about us at www.bostonbattery.net but for now, keep reading to learn about a career opportunity.About your future jobYou will be assigned to our Milford, MA location and a typical schedule is Monday – Friday from 6:30am until your route is complete, about 5pm, during our winter busy season (October thru February) & about 3:30pm during the other months. Yay, no nights & weekends! Your starting hourly rate of pay will be $24-$25, and we will determine the rate after we impress each other in the interview.As a Route Delivery Driver, you are responsible for safely delivering batteries to our dealers/customers following the route you are assigned by our very cool Dispatcher. You aren’t just driving & delivering these high-quality batteries to be put on a display at their new home, you will need to perform physical labor to lift & carry the heavy batteries and then use your outgoing personality to build relationships with the very nice people you stop & see throughout your day to to…Increase battery sales. The goal is for our customers to only sell the Interstate Battery brand which will result in them buying more batteries from us. Oh, and a great perk, you will see the same customers on a biweekly basis so you may even make some new friends.That is the short version of the job; there really is a lot more to it & it’s hard work. If you are looking for a ‘delivery driver job’ where you drop it and go, then THIS IS NOT FOR YOU. You will perform heavy lifting on a regular basis, work in all types of weather, expected to be outgoing, and you must enjoy building relationships with customers. Our job is a Route Delivery Driver/Customer Service/Sales job all rolled up together for the perfect mix.Some of the basicsComplete pre-trip & post-trip truck inspections & follow all traffic rulesSafely deliver batteries on-time to our auto customers/dealers, following the assigned routeMaintain clean customer rack display with accurate inventory at dealer locationsRotate batteries to follow first in first out rule, based on battery ageCollect any used batteries (cores) when neededBe friendly & develop relationships, address customer issues, educate on new productsUse your outrageously good people skills to increase salesUse a handheld device to print tickets and input data, as neededMake sure customer payments are collected, if needed, or they are current on their payment plan.Perform physical work such as lifting & carrying heavy batteries while delivering batteries at 15-20 stops dailySafely drive non-CDL trucks 8-10 hours per day (route could be in a city or suburbs, depending on the day)Become a battery product ‘expert’; gain a clear understanding of battery types and customer needsIt might be a good fit if you….Are RELIABLE and show up to work on time, on a regular basisCan meet the schedule requirement, including overtime expectationsHave a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and can pass a driving history check (5 years accident free, 3 years free of moving violations – just to name a few)Can pass drug screens (including marijuana) & a pre-employment / criminal background checkAre at least 21 years of ageHave or can obtain a valid DOT medical card prior to beginning employmentHave at least 1 year experience driving non cdl commercial trucks (vans, box trucks or hino)Have exceptional people-skills, can communicate, stay focused and organizedCan lift & carry up to 70 pounds, on a regular basisCan use technology with no issue (handheld computers, tablets, smartphones, etc.)Can & will wear required PPEHave a high school diploma or equivalent educationAre looking for a long-term career and not just a brief stop on your employment journeyIn addition to the friendly people you will work with, you will also be eligible forMedical & dental benefits – employer/employee cost sharedLow-cost group benefits plans: vision, life, accident & critical insurance401k retirement with company matchingPaid Time Off & HolidaysEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Company paid long-term disability insuranceCareer advancement with internal opportunitiesFun, collaborative team environmentEmployee discounts on productsBiweekly pay via direct depositUniforms provided for certain positionsWe also have a good foundation and Core Values so be prepared to:Provide Outrageous ServicePay Attention to DetailWork as a TeamPut Safety FirstTake OwnershipBe the ExpertDid we convince you to apply yet? We can’t wait to meet you. Apply today!Boston Battery and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.