The Parts Authority is hiring: Delivery Driver in Grand Prairie

Overview

Parts Authority, founded in 1973, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment and transmissions. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Parts Authority is rapidly expanding, and today has more than 300 locations servicing customers in multiple states.

We have immediate career opportunities for Delivery Drivers in our rapidly expanding Division. Our Drivers are the company representatives that interact with our clients daily and must have excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Load, transport, and deliver items to customers or businesses in a timely, friendly and courteous manner.
• Review orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
• Take and follow directions from dispatcher, adhere to assigned routes, follow time schedules, use route navigation apps, and knowledge of the area to deliver packages on time.
• Assist with loading and unloading items from vehicles without interfering with store or customer operations.
• Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and professionally handle complaints and concerns from customers.
• Abide by transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record.
• Accept payments, prepare reports to include invoices, return forms, reconcile debt and credit and all monies collected related to deliveries when applicable.
• Complete daily maintenance checks on the company delivery vehicle and notify the manager of any issues when applicable.
• Assist in other store/warehouse duties (stock, parts pulling, etc.) as assigned.
• Maintain and promote workplace safety.
• Secure and transfer cash or other assets as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Current, valid driver’s license
• Must meet company insurance requirements (drivers must be 21 years old or over)
• Current valid automobile insurance with your name on the policy
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds; prolonged sitting (Auto Body Parts Collision Drivers must be able to lift 75 lbs)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage, track and account for money transactions and reconcile customer credit and debt balances
• Ability to utilize a tablet and/or mobile device for navigation/route optimization, tracking and customer interface/signature capture
• Exceptional customer and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively, professionally, with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to take and follow directions and work well with others as part of a team
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work overtime as needed (preferred)
• Previous delivery driving experience is a plus
• Must meet all of the above minimum requirements to be eligible to drive for Parts Authority

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Pharmacy Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Short Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Long Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• ID Theft Insurance
• Legal Plan Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation
• Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan
• Employee Discounts on Merchandise

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.