Regional Parts Transfer Truck Driver

TEC Equipment; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the trucking industry seeks a Regional Parts Transfer Truck Driver based in Portland. Responsibilities include loading parts, driving to various locations, and ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining safety standards. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and an opportunity to contribute to a premier parts department in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan options

Dental plans covering preventative care

Vision care and hearing aid discounts

401(k) retirement savings plan

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education assistance

Paid holidays and vacation accrual

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good record.
• Ability to navigate using electronic and paper maps.

Responsibilities

• Load and secure truck parts for delivery.
• Deliver and unload cargo at TEC locations along the I-5 corridor.
• Maintain continuous communication with the parts team and supervisor.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

Valid Class A or B professional driver’s license

Hazmat endorsement (or willingness to obtain)

Tools

Forklift

Job description

About Us

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has 30+ locations from Seattle to San Diego to the Midwest, serving thousands of customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

TEC Equipment features Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks, Hino and Isuzu medium duty trucks, Wabash trailers and Cottrell auto transport trailers. We offer a large and desirable inventory of new Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks and all makes of used trucks. Our full-service line-up also features quality parts, state-of-the-art service, collision centers and fuel, leasing/rental, financing, and insurance. Our locations are authorized service centers for Mack, Volvo, Cummins, Meritor, Eaton and Fuller warranties. TEC truly offers the convenience of one-stop shopping for all trucking-related needs.

Overview

The Regional Parts Transfer Truck Driver will be responsible for loading and securing loads from one TEC Equipment branch, deliver them to another, and safely unload the parts. The driver will be domiciled out of the Portland branch and deliver North to the Seattle/Lacey locations and South to Eugene and Medford. On non-driving days responsibilities include warehouse work and local Customer deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Load boxed and palleted truck parts into truck and secure them safely to avoid damage or accidents
• Drive loads to TEC Equipment locations throughout Oregon and Washington along the I-5 corridor, unload cargo and reload for return trip.
• Abide by all highway safety rules, scale requirements, and Hazmat rules; and perform system pre-trip checks before driving
• Maintain continuous communication with supervisor, parts counter, Inventory Control Administrator, Parts Clerk, and/or Shipping & Receiving clerks. Provide customer information to counter personnel and supervisor. Keep supervisor updated on any delays so customer is aware of the estimated arrival time.
• Help the parts team become the premier Parts Department in the community through timely, accurate, safe, and friendly deliveries and pickups to and from customer locations as well as satellite stores and vendors.
• Always ensure that parts being delivered match the customer’s invoices and transfer requests
• Check-in with Parts Manager or designated team member before leaving on parts runs, to discuss schedule and stops
• Use delivery vans or trucks to deliver parts to local customers
• Maintain a professional appearance and ensure delivery vehicle is clean and well-maintained; report needed truck repairs to the Parts Manager or designated parts department team member.
• Unload truck at the end of each shift; turn in all paperwork and undelivered parts.
• Wash delivery vehicle inside and out on a regular basis and ensure vehicle is properly maintained and presentable at all times. Complete vehicle safety checks on a regular basis.
• Assist Warehouse team with incoming and outgoing shipments. Operate forklift if certified, and/or complete other supporting tasks for Parts Department as directed by Parts Manager.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience
• Valid Class A or B professional driver’s license with good driving record
• Hazmat endorsement (or willingness to obtain one)
• Ability to navigate metro area using both electronic and paper maps
• Ability to communicate in English
• Ability to develop and maintain business relationships with customers and co-workers
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and manage time
• Fork lift experience a plus

Benefits

TEC provides our employees and their families with a full menu of health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

New hires are eligible to participate in TEC Equipment’s comprehensive benefits plan the first of the month following your date of hire.

• Choice of two comprehensive medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage
• Choice of two dental plans that cover preventative and diagnostic care, basic and major services, and orthodontia for children
• Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Seven paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick

Statements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.