Service Technician - Driver

Havertys Furniture; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Havertys Furniture in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Service Technician/DOT Delivery Driver to deliver, install, and repair furniture in customers' homes, while maintaining safety, timeliness, and professional conduct.

Responsibilities include operating the delivery vehicle, documenting transactions, handling loading/unloading, and performing on-site repairs with wood, leather and upholstery. Valid DL with clean record and ability to lift 150+ lbs required.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• DOT certification (company paid).
• Pass background requirements.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Able to push, pull, and repeatedly team lift 150 pounds.
• 1+ year delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, set up and repair furniture in customers' homes.
• Operate the delivery vehicle safely and courteously.
• Communicate and document delivery transactions.
• Unload/load products at stores or warehouse as needed.
• Inspect and repair furniture including wood, leather and upholstery.
• Represent Havertys Furniture professionally during visits.

Skills

Delivery experience

Customer service

Safe driving

DOT certification

Job description

Company: Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc

Job Description

The Service Technician/DOT Delivery Driver is responsible for the delivery, setup and repair of merchandise in the customers’ home. The Service Tech/Driver is expected to perform the necessary functions in a safe and professional manner, while staying on schedule to meet our customers’ expectations.

Job Requirements

• Operate the delivery vehicle in a safe and courteous manner.
• Set up furniture and securing goods as needed.
• Maintain high performance levels by keeping within the customer time window.
• Accurately communicate and document the delivery transaction using either a mobile device or the provided paperwork.
• Unload or load product as needed at stores or warehouse.
• Visit customer’s residence and repair merchandise (Furniture, Upholstery, Cabinets, Leather etc.
• Evaluate furniture repairs and action needed to satisfy our customers
• Assist in the warehouse or showroom if needed.
• In home furniture repair including wood, leather and upholstery.
• Represent Havertys Furniture professionally while visiting the Customers home and inspecting their furniture.
• Inspect, repair furniture and help to resolve the Customers Furniture related issue.
• Responsible for accurate on-site home report to Customer Service.
• Inspect and keep tools in good condition.

You Are Qualified For This Role If You

• Are 18 years old, or older
• Able to achieve DOT Certification (company paid)
• Able to pass Background requirements
• Have a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record with minimal moving violations
• Willing and able to push, pull, and repeatedly team lift 150 pounds throughout your shift
• Have 1 or more years of delivery experience (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move furniture items using team lifting and/or using available tools for moving, loading, and unloading furniture. Some items weigh 150+ pounds.
• Ability to stand, twist, stoop, squat, and bend to get in and out of delivery truck and move furniture

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of his superior.

Havertys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havertys does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law

Nearest Major Market: Baton Rouge

Job Segment: Warehouse, Delivery, Driver, Upholstery, Manufacturing, Retail