Driver I

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is hiring a Driver I to ensure on-time, safe deliveries from our local warehouse to customers along a defined route. The role involves loading, delivering, and capturing delivery signatures using a handheld device, with potential warehouse support as needed.

The position requires high school education or GED, 1–2 years of box truck driving experience, and the ability to meet DOT/CDL regulations if applicable. Overtime opportunities are available and schedules vary.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented in fast-paced environment.
• Spatial reasoning for effective product positioning.
• Ability to comply with DOT and CDL regulations (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Plans delivery activities, prints loading tickets, and delivers merchandise according to schedule to ensure on-time delivery of orders.
• Uses hand-held device technology to capture signatures for all deliveries.
• May support with warehouse operations as needed, to include pulling, checking, stocking and other tasks.
• Verifies daily vehicle inspections and reports and ensures cleanliness, maintenance, and repairs for delivery vehicles and other equipment (e.g., lift gates).
• Escalates customer, complaints, dissatisfaction, and procedure violations.
• Partners with sales team and other departments to ensure efficient and coordinated customer service.
• Adheres to all safety and compliance guidelines, to include policy and procedure for the operation of company vehicles and warehouse equipment.
• Individual Contributor

Skills

Detail-oriented

Spatial reasoning

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Your Impact

The Driver I is primarily responsible for ensuring on-time, accurate, and safe deliveries, while providing exceptional service to our customers. The Driver I associate will deliver products from our local warehouse to customers within a specified route. Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to routing, loading, and completing multiple deliveries daily.

What You Will Do

• Plans delivery activities, prints loading tickets, and delivers merchandise according to schedule to ensure on-time delivery of orders
• Utilizes hand-held device technology to capture signatures for all deliveries
• May support with warehouse operations as needed, to include pulling, checking, stocking and other tasks
• Verifies daily vehicle inspections and reports and ensures cleanliness, maintenance, and repairs for delivery vehicles and other equipment (e.g., lift gates).
• Escalates customer, complaints, dissatisfaction, and procedure violations.
• Partners with sales team and other departments to ensure efficient and coordinated customer service
• Adheres to all safety and compliance guidelines, to include policy and procedure for the operation of company vehicles and warehouse equipment
• Individual Contributor

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED General studies or technical school graduate and
• 1-2 Years Experience with box truck driving; Gross Vehicle Weight ranging from 14,500 lbs. to 26,000 lbs.
• Physical fitness to move continuously throughout the facility, lift up to 40 pounds, and operate power equipment.
• Ability to comply with DOT and CDL regulations (if applicable).
• Valid medical certificate or ability to obtain one upon employment.
• Delivery Drivers may work flexible shifts, with voluntary and scheduled overtime as needed (additional pay for overtime).
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State

Preferred Skills/Education

• Less than 1 year Experience operating forklift/power equipment such as lifts, order pickers, and similar equipment
• Less than 1 year Experience performing in-home deliver OR retail customer service
• Detail-oriented with experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Spatial reasoning for effective product positioning.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.