Last Mile Driver (San Antonio)

Base Power; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Base Power seeks a dedicated delivery driver in San Antonio, Texas, to manage the final leg of delivery for battery systems. Candidates will operate a 26ft box truck, install ground-mounted systems, and maintain delivery records.

Successful applicants need a valid driver's license, the ability to lift heavy loads, and strong communication skills for member interactions. Join a mission to reshape energy delivery amidst a team that values collaboration and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical.
• Experience driving box trucks, vans, or commercial vehicles preferred.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with members.
• Able to learn and use apps required for the role.
• Able to lift and carry 50+ lbs.
• Comfortable navigating routes using GPS.
• Self-directed and reliable in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Transport and hand off products to residential and business addresses safely.
• Use electric pallet jacks and dollies to move products.
• Stack batteries and complete light assembly on-site.
• Answer or direct questions on-site with professional communication.
• Remove all packaging and debris from the member's property.
• Follow efficient routes to hit delivery windows.
• Keep the delivery vehicle clean and organized.
• Record delivery times and addresses accurately in the app.
• Assist with loading and unloading products.
• Follow all safety protocols during delivery.
• Report delays, damages, or issues to dispatch promptly.

Skills

Valid driver's license with a clean record

Strong communication skills

Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge

Ability to lift and carry 50+ lbs

Experience driving box trucks or commercial vehicles

Comfortable navigating routes using GPS

Job description

About Base

Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.

About the Role

The last mile delivery driver handles the final leg of delivery and installation getting Base Power battery systems to members' homes on time and setting them up right. Day-to-day work includes operating a 26ft box truck with a passenger team member, loading products, driving a route, installing ground-mounted batteries systems, and keeping accurate delivery records in our in-house app.

What You'll Do

• Deliveries: Transport and hand off products to residential and business addresses safely and on time




• Equipment operation: Use electric pallet jacks and dollies to move pallets in and out of the truck




• Battery installation: Stack batteries, complete light assembly, and commission the app-based system at each site




• Member interaction: Answer or direct questions and address concerns on-site with clear, professional communication




• Site cleanup: Remove all packaging and debris from the member's property before leaving




• Route management: Follow efficient routes to hit delivery windows consistently




• Vehicle upkeep: Keep the delivery vehicle clean and organized. Run basic maintenance checks before each shift




• Delivery logging: Record delivery times, addresses, product, and notes accurately in the delivery app




• Inventory: Assist with loading and unloading. Run truck cycle counts when requested




• Safety: Follow all driving and product-handling safety protocols




• Issue reporting: Flag delays, damages, missing items, or road issues to dispatch or a supervisor promptly

What You'll Bring

• Valid driver's license with a clean record




• Ability to pass a DOT physical




• Experience driving box trucks, vans, or commercial vehicles preferred




• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with members




• Able to learn and use apps, systems, and tech platforms required for the role




• Able to lift and carry 50+ lbs




• Comfortable navigating routes using GPS or mapping software




• Self-directed and reliable in a fast-paced environment




• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge




• Able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions

About the Team

Our delivery and warehouse team ensures solar batteries, inverters, and installation equipment reach residential job sites on time and in perfect condition. We handle the last-mile logistics that determine whether thousands of families get their clean energy systems installed on schedule. Your work directly impacts our ability to scale—every efficient route, properly kitted job, and damage-free delivery means another home powered by renewable energy instead of the grid.

Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.

Our Values

• First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.




• Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.




• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.




• Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.




• Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.




• Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.




• Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.

Do the best work of your life at Base.