Delivery Driver

DELIVERY DRIVER

Reports To:

Parts Manager

The overall goal of the Parts Delivery Driver is to support the sales efforts and effectively deliver products to and from our customers. The Parts Delivery Driver will safely operate and maintain company equipment, and provide representation for the organization. The driver will advocate the Palmer Road Map and strive to promote a better workplace every day with a positive attitude and teamwork.

• Conduct weekly maintenance checks utilizing the vehicle maintenance form to record safety and functionality of assigned vehicle.
• Maintain assigned vehicles cleanliness (interior & exterior) in accordance with company policy.
• Perform accurate picking & packaging of orders to fulfill customers’ requests.
• Communicate accuracy of orders to sales personnel and/or customer.
• Plan route for efficient delivery while maintaining positive customer expectations.
• Ensure all orders are delivered safely and accurately to customer.
• Act as an extension of the organization and promote goods and services while building customer relations.
• Collect, secure, and properly document payment for all orders delivered.
• Assist with stocking, pulling, and other business errands as needed when primary tasks are completed.
• Assist in answering phones when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Time and Priority Management – Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames.
• Customer Focus – Anticipating, meeting and/or exceeding customer needs, wants and expectations.
• Teamwork – Cooperating with others to meet objectives.
• Self Starting – Demonstrating initiative and willingness to begin working.

Candidate must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate motor vehicles. All drivers must maintain a safe driving record.

Working hours:

Pickup truck or Van drivers may work varying hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, depending on the nature of their job. They may also be required to work long hours or be on‑call for deliveries or specific assignments.

The working conditions of this position are primarily outdoors, all seasons, with varying weather and road conditions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Mobility:
  Ability to move easily in and out of the truck, as well as perform tasks that may require bending, lifting, and climbing in and out of the cargo area.
• Vision:
  Good eyesight and visual acuity are important for safely operating the vehicle, reading signs, and navigating the road.
• Hearing:
  Ability to hear sounds such as sirens, horns, or other warning signals on the road.
• Manual dexterity:
  Ability to operate the vehicle’s controls, including steering wheel, pedals, and dashboard controls.
• Lifting:
  While heavy lifting may not be frequent, the individual may occasionally need to load and unload items from the truck’s cargo area, involving moderate weight.

Palmer Trucks is a full‑service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois with a comprehensive package of products and services. As a family‑owned business with more than a half‑century history of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of more than 700 individuals. With more than two million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, a paramount need exists to keep the industry moving forward – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We maintain a commitment to forming authentic and valuable connections through fulfilling the industry’s unique, time‑sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value – personalized for you.

Because of this philosophy, we develop and nurture long‑term, valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude of doing business, and these core values are what keep customers returning…