Parts Driver

Parts Driver - Kearny Mesa Subaru

Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

A Parts Driver delivers and picks up parts and equipment for the dealership. Drivers also check invoices to ensure that the parts ordered were correctly pulled for delivery to the customer. The driver must account for cash on cash on delivery (COD) orders and maintain an accurate, detailed delivery log.

Essential Functions:

• Safely operate a company vehicle to deliver automotive parts to designated locations.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of parts according to the delivery schedule.
• Verify the accuracy of delivery orders and ensure parts are securely loaded and unloaded.
• Provide exceptional customer service by interacting professionally with clients and service personnel during deliveries.
• Address any delivery issues or discrepancies with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Complete delivery paperwork, including receipts, invoices, and logs.
• Obtain customer signatures upon delivery and handle any necessary paperwork for returns or exchanges.
• Assist in loading and unloading parts from the delivery vehicle.
• Ensure parts are properly organized and secured in the vehicle to prevent damage during transit.
• Perform routine checks and maintenance on the delivery vehicle, including monitoring fuel levels and ensuring cleanliness.
• Report any vehicle issues or needed repairs to the appropriate department.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, company policies, and safety regulations while driving.
• Ensure the safe handling and delivery of automotive parts, following company protocols and safety guidelines.
• Maintain open communication with the parts department and dispatch team regarding delivery status, delays, or issues.

• Provide feedback on delivery routes, vehicle performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one year of verifiable driving experience.
• 2 years of experience as a delivery driver or in a similar role.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record; required to have California driver's license within 30 days following date of hire.
• Ability to regularly lift 30 pounds; occasionally lifting lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job description.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skilled in driving safely under various weather conditions.
• Proficient in using navigation tools, including onboard GPS systems, smartphone apps, and/or both web-based and physical maps.
• Capable of planning efficient delivery routes and managing delivery manifests.
• Adept at maintaining accurate logs and records.
• Able to follow instructions independently without needing constant supervision.
• Posse excellent customer service skills, always maintaining professionalism and courtesy.
• Strong organizational abilities and a solid understanding of automotive components and their roles within a vehicle, which is beneficial for working in the parts department.

Physical Demands:

• Physical ability to drive a vehicle for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits; uses hands; frequently reaches with hands and arms; frequently talks and hears.
• Occasionally climbs or balances; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, squats or crawls.
• Frequently lift 30 pounds; occasionally lifting lift up to 50 pounds.

Environment/Noise:

• The majority of the job involves driving a company vehicle to deliver automotive parts to various locations such as service centers, repair shops, and customer addresses.
• Drivers are expected to navigate through different weather conditions, including rain, snow, and heat, and must be prepared to handle varying road condition.
• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid AD&D
• 401k (with Employer match)
• Vacation Package
• Tenure recognition and awards
• Vehicle Purchase Discount Program
• Vehicle Service Discount Program
• Golf Benefits at Maderas Golf Club (subject to qualification)

If you receive an offer of employment, it will be a conditional offer contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Sunroad is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal employment opportunities and access to all programs, services, and activities. If you require accommodations to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the HR Department to discuss your needs confidentially. We will work with you to identify appropriate accommodations based on your specific circumstances and in compliance with applicable laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and maintain a drug-free workplace. If you receive an offer of employment, it will be a conditional offer contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Sunroad is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); religion; religious creed; religious dress/grooming; color; age (40 and over); sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity (meaning a person's identification as male, female, a gender different from the person's sex at birth, or transgender); gender expression (including a person's gender-related appearance or behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's sex at birth); national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; uniform service member status; military or veteran status; marital status; pregnancy; childbirth; medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breast feeding; medical condition (including cancer related or HIV/AIDS related); handicap; physical disability; mental disability; genetic characteristics; genetic information; or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies equally to interns and volunteers.