Delivery Driver

Job Description

Delivery Driver - Austin, TX

Summary

We're seeking a reliable and customer-focused Delivery Driver to join our team in Austin, TX. In this role, you'll safely load, transport, and unload Pella products while delivering an excellent customer experience. You'll play a key role in ensuring our products arrive on time and meet Pella's high-quality standards.

Assignments may vary based on business needs, and you'll work closely with team members to support daily operations.

License Requirements:

• Driver I: Class B CDL (may be required)

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a delivery truck to transport Pella products to job sites and designated locations
• Load and unload materials according to delivery documentation
• Protect products from damage throughout handling and delivery
• Perform visual quality checks during loading and unloading
• Provide professional, courteous customer service in the field
• Collect COD payments and provide receipts when required
• Obtain customer signatures to confirm deliveries and pickups
• Communicate shortages, discrepancies, or delivery concerns proactively
• Maintain accurate DOT logs and report vehicle maintenance needs
• Follow all safety procedures, including use of required PPE (e.g., safety glasses, footwear, seat belts)
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the team

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior delivery or logistics experience preferred
• Stable and dependable work history

Technical Skills

• Basic computer skills preferred
• Willingness to learn company systems and tools (e.g., Outlook, internal software)

Communication Skills

• Strong verbal and written English skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Professional Skills

• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Ability to follow tasks through to completion
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Builds trust with customers and coworkers

Math Skills

• Basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to work with measurements, time, and monetary calculations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions
• Lift and move up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Work at heights of 1-2 stories when needed
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and depth perception

Work Environment

• Combination of warehouse, delivery vehicle, and outdoor job sites
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Exposure to varying weather conditions depending on the season
• Schedule and travel may vary based on business needs, including occasional overnight travel

Additional Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as applicable
• Compliance with company Fleet Safety Policy

About Us

About Pella Corporation

As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.

At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you're most proud of - that's why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.

With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?