Overnight Lead Delivery Driver - Local Routes

E.a.-Sween-; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Overtime available

Local routes — home every day

Job summary

E.A. Sween is seeking an experienced Lead Delivery Driver for our overnight operation. You will drive a 26-ft box truck on local routes, delivering fresh food to 7-Eleven stores, and you will train and support drivers to ensure safe, efficient daily operations.

This hands-on leadership role requires a minimum of 6 months of box truck experience, a valid license, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. You’ll be working local routes with home every day and opportunities to lead and improve daily

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience driving a box truck or larger vehicle.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license in your state of residence.
• MVR that meets company guidelines.
• DOT compliant.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and support other drivers.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull up to 250 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced overnight operation.
• Flexibility to cover routes and shifts including weekends and holidays.
• One year of Lead driver experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 26-ft box truck on local delivery routes.
• Deliver fresh food products to 7-Eleven stores.
• Cover open routes and shifts as needed.
• Train, coach, and support new and current drivers.
• Help coordinate daily route execution.
• Support drivers with route, delivery, and operational issues.
• Ensure manifests, FERs, DOT logs, and required documentation are completed accurately.
• Monitor fleet cleanliness and readiness.
• Reinforce DOT, HACCP, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Assist with vehicle incidents and workers’ compensation reporting.
• Partner with the Distribution Supervisor to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Lead driver experience

Communication

Teamwork

Training drivers

Job description

E.A. Sween is seeking an experienced Lead Delivery Driver for our overnight operation. You will drive a 26-ft box truck on local routes, delivering fresh food to 7-Eleven stores, and you will train and support drivers to ensure safe, efficient daily operations.

This hands-on leadership role requires a minimum of 6 months of box truck experience, a valid license, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. You’ll be working local routes with home every day and opportunities to lead and improve daily