Delivery Driver Job at The Parts Authority in Thousand Oaks

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

Overview

We have immediate career opportunities for Delivery Drivers in our most successful rapidly expanding Division. Our Drivers are the company representatives that interact with our clients daily. Candidates must have excellent customer service skills. Parts Authority offers promotable career advancement and job stability.

Text "Parts" to 97211 to apply.

4 Health Plan options include Dental, Vision, 401K with company contribution, Paid Vacation & sick leave, Free Life Insurance and more.

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, consider alternative routes when necessary, and have knowledge of the area to deliver packages on time.
• Assist with loading and unloading items from vehicles without interfering with operations at the customer’s place of business.
• Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and professionally handle complaints and concerns from customers.
• Abide by all transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record.
• Accept payments, prepare reports (invoices, return forms), reconcile debt and credit and all monies collected related to deliveries.
• 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.
• Securing and transferring cash or other assets.

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 (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

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

Min USD $16.50/Hr.

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing