Auto Parts Delivery Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to start a fulfilling job in the auto industry? Benzeen Auto Parts has been serving its customers for over 16 years with all late model vehicle parts and providing high-quality customer service, and we are looking for a Parts Delivery Driver to join our Hayward Team! As a Parts Delivery Driver , you will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of parts to professional customers.

Why Join Us?

• Close-knit family business, focused on work/life balance for employees.
• Workplace culture that values employee growth with opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, dental & vision benefit plans, life insurance, 401(K), paid time off + 6 paid holidays, employee discount, monthly company-wide lunches and other fun events throughout the year, and an additional 5 days of baby bonding leave for parents!
• Consistent work schedule with opportunities for overtime.

What will a successful Parts Delivery Driver accomplish in the first 90 days? 

• Establish a reputation for providing great customer service to our valued customers
• Operate company-supplied van safely and without accidents. Keep the company vehicle in excellent condition. 
• Exhibit a willingness to work overtime to get the job done

Essential Job Functions: 

• Drive a company vehicle to deliver parts and products to customers and pick up customer returns. Route typically includes 10-15 stops per day. Up to 250 miles roundtrip. 
• Complete tasks through various applications (Microsoft Teams, Samsara, Power App's, etc)
• Maintain a positive attitude and provide excellent customer service
• Project a professional and personable image to maintain good customer relations
• Report vehicle maintenance needs through Samsara
• Drive safely and defensively, adhering to all company safety standards
• Pick up and deliver parts and equipment to customers, satellite stores, wholesale accounts, and vendors.
• Check with the parts manager, wholesale representative, inventory control administrator, parts counter representative or shipping and receiving clerk before leaving to coordinate any last-minute pick-ups or deliveries.
• Deliver parts to the warehouse when needed for distribution to the appropriate technicians
• Verify that invoice matches purchase order for each pick-up
• Check payments received with the invoices for each delivery
• Turn in all COD ‘s from route into security box.
• Handle basic maintenance of the vehicle including filling the tank with gas, checking oil, keeping it clean and making sure required inspections are performed.
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Work overtime as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and/or at least one (2) year delivery driving experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience. 
• Familiarity with automotive parts 
• Ability to provide outstanding, friendly, and professional customer service
• Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences and perform basic math
• Excellent decision making skills and ability to self-direct
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing delivery situations
• Must have a valid class C driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) per department standards

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time 
• Physical stamina and good upper body strength to lift heavy objects, as well as the ability to load and unload them from vehicle
• Ability to lift/load/unload up to 75 lbs.