Delivery Driver Job at The Parts Authority in Houston

Delivery Driver

Grand Prairie, TX. Hourly Rate: $15.00. Company Vehicle Provided.

Overview

National Auto Body Parts, a division of Parts Authority, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts. With over 300 locations across the United States, we offer promotable career advancement and job stability. The Delivery Driver plays a pivotal role in our success, serving as the main point of contact with our customers and fostering strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

The Delivery Driver will pick up and drop off automotive parts, adhering to assigned routes and time schedules. The role requires thorough order fulfillment, passionate customer satisfaction, and commitment to safety.

• Load, transport, and deliver items to customers or businesses in a timely, friendly, and courteous manner.
• Review orders before and after delivery to ensure orders are complete, charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
• Take and follow directions from the dispatcher, adhere to assigned routes, follow time schedules, use route navigation apps and alternative routes when necessary.
• 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 handle complaints and concerns professionally.
• Abide by all transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record.
• Accept payments, prepare reports to include invoices, return forms, reconcile debt and credit and collect all moneys related to deliveries.
• Complete daily maintenance checks on the company delivery vehicle and notify the manager of any issues.
• Assist in any and all other store/warehouse duties (stock, parts pulling, etc.) as assigned.
• Maintain and promote workplace safety.
• Secure and transfer 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; prolonged sitting. Auto Body Parts Collision Drivers must be able to lift 75 lbs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Manage, track and account for money transactions and reconcile customer credit and debt balances.
• 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 professionally and with diplomacy.
• 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.
• Meet all of the above minimum “Requirements and Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.