Lead Delivery Driver - Buffalo, United States - Associated Couriers LLC

Description

Job Description

A Delivery Driver is responsible for ensuring that the packages are being delivered to the destination safely and timely. Delivery drivers must be able to communicate well with the delivery team for the most convenient routes and assigned schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs.
• Monitor driver progress throughout the day to ensure drivers are meeting their delivery goals.
• Train new and existing drivers in proper customer service, efficient route driving, paperwork, and proper customer interaction.
• Responsible for counting and recording quantities and styles of product delivered and picked up to ensure accurate paperwork for customer transactions.
• Must follow all traffic laws while operating the delivery van and other safety precautions.
• Inspects delivery vehicles and ensures the safety and security of the loading and unloading process.
• Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients.
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
• Safely lift, carry, and deliver packages up to 50.
• Must clean and provide daily upkeep of delivery vans.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am to 5:30pm.

Pay: $19.50-$20 Per hour

Skills Required:

• Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws.
• Strong time management and customer service skills
• Keen attention to detail skills
• Strong commitment to safety
• Excellent navigational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Use handheld device for routing information, customer delivery information.

Travel & Work Conditions:

• Ability to walk, drive, lift, and carry heavy items for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to weather elements when outside or driving.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver's license with no more than 2 moving violations or at fault accidents in the previous 3 years.
• 1 year of delivery experience is preferred, but not required.

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without any type of work authorization or work sponsorship now or in the future.

What we offer:

• Weekly pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance are available to employee on the first of the following month after hire
• 401(k) with match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid and optional Life Insurance
• Optional Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Indemnity Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Sick Pay
• Advancement opportunities in a fast-growing organization

Associated Couriers is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.