Driver I

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Employee Discount

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. in the United States is hiring a Driver I to ensure on-time, accurate, and safe deliveries from the local warehouse to customers on a defined route.

The role involves routing, loading, and completing multiple daily deliveries with a focus on exceptional customer service and safety compliance. A high school diploma or GED and box truck experience are required, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School or GED General studies or technical school graduate.
• 1-2 Years Experience with box truck driving; GVWR 14,500–26,000 lbs.
• Physical ability to move, lift up to 40 pounds, and operate power equipment.
• Ability to comply with DOT/CDL regulations (if applicable).
• Delivery drivers may work flexible shifts with overtime opportunities.
• Valid driver's license and in-state validity.

Responsibilities

• Plans delivery activities, prints loading tickets, and delivers merchandise on schedule.
• Uses a hand-held device to capture customer signatures for deliveries.
• May assist with warehouse tasks such as pulling, checking, and stocking.
• Verifies vehicle inspections and maintains cleanliness and repairs of delivery vehicles.
• Escalates customer issues, complaints, and policy violations as needed.
• Collaborates with sales and other departments for coordinated service.

Skills

Box truck driving

DOT/CDL compliance

Hand-held device use

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand-held device

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.

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

Pay Range: $21.85 - $27.00 per hour

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.

Associate Benefits (https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/joining-our-team)

• Working at one of the largest retail companies has its perks. We offer exceptional benefits and wellness programs for eligible full-time and part-time associates, tailored for many different lifestyles. Our benefits range from health, vision and dental insurance to paid vacation, tuition assistance and parental and family-building benefits. Plus, we offer learning and development opportunities to help our associates grow their skills and achieve their goals.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) Retirement account with company match
• Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
• Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
• Business Travel Accident insurance
• Maternity and Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
• Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 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.

Pay Range: $21.85 - $27.00 per hour 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.