Local Delivery Driver

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is seeking a delivery professional in Portland, OR to safely operate a delivery vehicle, perform line haul deliveries, and optimize routes to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

You will load and unload merchandise, coordinate with branch leadership, and use handheld technology to document deliveries and obtain confirmations. Flexibility for overtime and strong safety focus are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent accepted.
• 1+ years operating box trucks or similar vehicles (GVW 14,500–26,000 lbs).
• Meet DOT requirements and maintain medical certification.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, with team lift for heavier items.
• Strong commitment to safe, customer-focused service.
• Flexible schedules including overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a delivery vehicle in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Perform line haul deliveries between branches and customer locations.
• Plan and adjust routes to optimize delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload merchandise with accuracy.
• Coordinate schedules with branch leadership and communicate delays or changes.
• Use handheld tech to document deliveries and obtain customer confirmations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Route planning

Problem solving

Time management

Team lifting support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld delivery tech

Delivery management systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company delivery vehicle while adhering to all DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Execute line haul deliveries between branches and customer locations within assigned markets.
• Independently manage delivery routes and make time-sensitive decisions to optimize delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload merchandise while ensuring order accuracy and product integrity.
• Coordinate daily delivery schedules with branch leadership and communicate proactively regarding delays, route changes, or customer concerns.
• Utilize handheld technology and delivery systems to document deliveries, obtain customer confirmations, and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Build strong customer relationships through professional interactions and responsive service.
• Partner with sales and operations teams to resolve customer concerns and support business growth opportunities.
• Support warehouse operations and inventory-related activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED General Studies or technical gradutate or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 1+ years of experience operating box trucks or similar commercial vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) between 14,500 and 26,000 pounds.
• Ability to meet all applicable DOT requirements and maintain required medical certification.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise weighing up to 40 pounds, with team - lift support available for heavier items.
• Strong commitment to safely. customer service, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including, including overtime when business needs require.
• Demonstrated ability to independently resolve delivery challenges while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Valid state issued drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing customer- facing delivery services and building professional customer relationships.
• Previous route delivery, final - mile delivery, or customer facing delivery experience.
• Experience operating forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
• Retail, logistics, or warehouse experience.
• Experience using handheld mobile technology and delivery management systems.

About Lowe's

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 inMooresville, 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.