Parts Shuttle Driver - Mount Vernon, WA

Freightliner Northwest; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) in Mount Vernon, WA is seeking a Parts Shuttle Driver to run a route between Mount Vernon, Lynnwood, and Pacific. You will deliver and pick up parts, log daily activity on tablets, and support the parts department with customer needs and returns.

The role requires a valid driver's license, insurability, and a clean driving record. Willingness to operate forklift/pallet jack and work flexible hours is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid license, insurability and clean driving record.
• Non-CDL medical card is required.
• Experience driving small to mid-size commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parts to multiple locations on the designated route.
• Adhere to safety and driving policies at all times.
• Assist with pulling customer orders when requested.
• Maintain delivery logs using tablet/computer.
• Support parts department with customer needs and returns.
• Assist in warehouse as time allows, operate forklift and pallet jack.
• Complete DVIR reports for the vehicle.
• Maintain open communication across locations; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Non-CDL medical card

Sprinter van driving

Manual transmission

Tablet data entry

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tablet/phone usage

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) is now accepting applications from those interested in a Parts Shuttle Driver position which runs between Mount Vernon, Lynnwood, and Pacific, WA. Helping customers satisfy their transportation needs since 1986, Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) is an expanded network of 19 dealerships doing business as Gordon Truck Centers, Freightliner Northwest, Western Star Northwest, TrailerCraft, Western Mountain Bus, and Freightliner of Hawaii. As a full-service Freightliner, Western Star, Wilson Trailer dealership family, GTC can sell, finance, insure and service commercial trucks for medium and heavy-duty applications. We are the premier Dealership Family in the Pacific Northwest and we build our team with the best employees. The expertise and efficiency of our team delivers first class service to our customers, safely and reliably and we offer a variety of career opportunities across our dealership network. We're looking for qualified applicants who are interested in joining the best Freightliner dealership in the Northwest! The Parts Shuttle Driver is responsible for providing efficient parts delivery fulfilment on a designated delivery route. This position focuses on the safe and efficient delivery and pick up of parts to and from GTC store locations.

Job Summary

• Deliver parts to multiple locations from the vehicle to designated areas, utilizing assigned devices such as tablets and/or smartphones.
• Adhering to company safe driving policies at all times.
• Assist with pulling customer order(s) when requested.
• Keep accurate log of daily deliveries, utilizing tablets and/or computer keyboard.
• Strengthen internal/external relationships with prompt and professional service.
• Provide communication to parts department on internal/external customer needs and returns.
• Help in warehouse as time allows, operate a fork-lift daily, operate pallet jack daily
• Basic knowledge of vehicle operation, loading, unloading
• Daily DVIR reports for vehicle
• Keep tight schedule with open communication to multiple locations as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements, Education And Experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Other

Must have valid driver's license, be insurable and a clean driving record. Driver must have a non-CDL medical card.

Skills that are representative of the job

Ability to drive Sprinter vans, pick-ups and a 24' box truck. Experience driving a manual transmission, ability to type and use computer tablet and/or keyboard, send and receive calls and data via a smartphone.

Physical Demands

Requires repetitive bending, frequent lifting up to or in excess of 75 lbs., sitting, standing, reaching, crawling, stretching. Must be able to use both hands and feet to operate vehicles.

Environmental Demands

Mostly indoor and outdoor in seasonal weather conditions. Some noise while working around operation departments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Use of company-provided personal protective equipment may be required.

Hours

Current opening is for 8AM to 430PM but must be flexible to schedule adjustments as needed.

Compensation

$21.00 to $26.00 per hour based upon experience.

GTC General Benefits Description

• Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) provides a healthcare plan that covers medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits for eligible employees as well as a basic group term life insurance policy and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Eligible employees can enroll in our company Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Tuition reimbursement and profit sharing are available for employees.
• For retirement savings, GTC offers traditional pre-tax 401(k) and post-tax Roth 401(k) options.
• For qualifying employees, the company will match dollar for dollar of your contributions up to 3% of your income.
• Employees receive paid vacation, personal time off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays.
• More information can be found at https//www.gordontruckcenters.com/benefits.

GTC is an equal opportunity employer. This position is classified as safety sensitive. All offers of employment are made contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. A motor vehicle records check is also required for positions with driving responsibilities. Mechanics frequently lift up to 75 pounds and must have a full complement of tools.

E-Verify Program

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. uses the E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.