Driver Associate

FleetPride; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FleetPride in Houston, TX is seeking a Delivery Driver to transport and deliver company products to customers and branches. You will assist in unloading and ensure loads are secure.

Responsibilities include pulling orders, loading materials, following routes for efficiency, checking load documentation, and maintaining vehicle readiness. A high school diploma and 1 year of warehouse or heavy-duty parts experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of general warehouse or heavy-duty parts experience required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Pull and organize customer orders for delivery.
• Load materials into vehicle and secure cargo to prevent shifting.
• Follow delivery routes to maximize efficiency of delivery run.
• Check load-related documentation for accuracy.
• Inspect vehicle before driving and report defects.
• Maintain logs of working hours and vehicle service status.
• Assist with customer vehicle drop-offs and unloading as needed.
• Other duties assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Partner with the best in the heavy-duty industry.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Drive a company vehicle to transport and deliver company products to customers and other company branches. Assisting in unloading the truck is required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pull and organize customer orders for delivery by part number and quantity as directed by picking ticket in priority assigned.
• Load materials into vehicle and install bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Ensure that load is secure.
• Follow company delivery routes to insure maximum efficiency of delivery run.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Check vehicles before driving to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
• Assist with customer vehicle drop-offs by providing transportation support for team members as needed.
• Other duties assigned.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of general warehouse experience or HD parts experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to lift 50lbs safely.
• Communication: Conveying information to others in an effective manner. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Judgment & Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions in order to choose the appropriate one.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Inside/Outside Conditions, Varied Temperature Changes, Minimal Chemical Hazards, Vibration, Dust, Vehicle Noise

FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.