Local Delivery Driver

Innovative Tooling & Accessories Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Tooling & Accessories, Inc. is seeking a responsible Local Delivery Driver to transport products to customers in the Houston metro area.

The role involves driving a Ford F-350 flatbed and towing trailers, with emphasis on safe loading, securing cargo, and professional customer interactions. Applicants should have a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred), experience with gooseneck and bumper pull trailers, and strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• Experience pulling gooseneck and bumper pull trailers.
• Knowledge of load securement (straps, chains, binders).
• Good driving record and safe driving habits.
• Excellent communication and a positive attitude; strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide variety of products to customers and pick up product from vendors throughout the Houston metro area.
• Safely operate the Ford F-350 flatbed while towing a 25' gooseneck or 23' bumper pull trailer.
• Hook up and unhook trailers correctly, including gooseneck coupler or bumper hitch, safety chains, breakaway cable and lighting/brake connections.
• Load, unload and properly secure cargo using straps, chains and binders.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailers and report any maintenance needs.
• Double check packing lists for accuracy on every delivery and pickup.
• Plan and route deliveries and pickups efficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Excellent driving record

Job description

Local Delivery Driver – Flatbed & Trailer

Innovative Tooling & Accessories, Inc. is a broad-line, business-to-business distributor of pneumatic tools, maintenance, repair, operating supplies and other related products and services.

We are looking for a responsible, self-motivated Local Delivery Driver to deliver products promptly to our customers and pick up product from our vendors. In this role you will drive a Ford F-350 flatbed and regularly tow a 25' gooseneck trailer and a 23' bumper pull trailer, so you must be confident hooking up, loading, securing and maneuvering trailers in city traffic and at customer sites. You will represent our company in a professional manner and provide our customers and vendors with excellent customer service.

Routes start each morning at our warehouse in the Jersey Village area and end here. We deliver throughout the Houston metro area. Hours are typically Monday – Friday, 7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Equipment You Will Operate

• Ford F-350 flatbed truck
• 25' gooseneck trailer
• 23' bumper pull trailer

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide variety of products to customers and pick up product from vendors throughout the Houston metro area
• Safely operate the F-350 flatbed while towing a 25' gooseneck or 23' bumper pull trailer
• Hook up and unhook trailers correctly, including the gooseneck coupler or bumper hitch, safety chains, breakaway cable and lighting/brake connections
• Load, unload and properly secure cargo using straps, chains and binders
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailers (tires, lights, brakes, hitch) and report any maintenance needs
• Double check packing lists for accuracy on every delivery and pickup
• Plan and route your deliveries and pickups efficiently

Requirements

• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred
• Proven experience pulling gooseneck and bumper pull trailers, including backing and maneuvering in tight spaces
• Working knowledge of load securement (straps, chains and binders)
• Good driving record
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, managers and co-workers