Route Delivery Driver

Your next career opportunity

At Holt Electric, a leader in electrical distribution, successful associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. Do you enjoy a good challenge?  Great, because we value bold thinkers who are excited to take on challenging tasks.  We strive to be the best and we share our success with our associates, customers, suppliers, and shareholders.  We are always looking to expand our teams to continue to serve our customers and to grow our business.  Ready to join us?  Find what opportunities are waiting for you at Holt Electric!

 

Holt Electrical Supply, a subsidiary of Springfield Electric Supply Company, is a full-line electrical distributor with 7 locations in the St. Louis metro area. We are focused on helping our community and our employees grow!

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Route Delivery Driver is responsible for the safe, efficient, and courteous delivery of electrical supplies, materials, and parts to our established and respected customers.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Sales Tracking & Order Fulfillment

• Drives company truck(s) with great care, assuring compliance with all prevailing traffic laws, including legal speed limits.
• Creates and maintains a productive and efficient delivery schedule and delivery route that assures timely delivery and pick-up of materials.
• Maintains the company truck in accordance with local and state ordinances, as well as company protocol.
• Completes and submits daily vehicle inspection report.
• Maintains a clean truck and neat and orderly truck cab.
• Packs and loads outgoing orders accurately and with appropriate markings for daily delivery.
• Maintains an updated list of customer contacts to assure efficient delivery.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of stock location within the warehouse.
• Verifies outgoing shipments for accuracy.

Customer Service

• Greets and interacts with customers in an appropriate and helpful manner.
• Provides customers with possible solutions and/or appropriate contact information when problems arise; reports observations of customer opportunities and problems to the Warehouse Manager.

Merchandising & Warehouse Maintenance 

• Loads and unloads materials from truck in an accurate, efficient, and safe manner, utilizing proper body mechanics and proper equipment (e.g., forklift).
• Assures proper documentation accompanies all material being loaded onto or unloaded from the truck.

 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the general maintenance/housekeeping of the warehouse.
• Develops and maintains basic knowledge of electrical products.
• Reports suspicious activities immediately to a member of the management team.
• Performs other duties as instructed or required to successfully complete the job.

 

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent, as determined by Springfield Electric.
• Valid and properly classified driver’s license for the gross vehicle weight rating of the company vehicles being operated. Must have the ability to obtain a Class E license.
• Successful completion of all driver qualification requirements as specified in the Department of Transportation regulations and as adopted by Springfield Electric, including pre-employment physical examination, regularly scheduled follow-up physical examinations, and proof safe driving record.
• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, especially verbally.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills, including an ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work well alone and in a team environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• One or more years of experience in a route driver position or warehouse/distribution environment.
• Basic familiarity with the use of a personal computer.

 

PHYSICAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone.
• Ability to bend, climb, push, and pull, including the ability to maneuver at heights and in tight or small places.
• Ability to safely negotiate walking through construction sites while carrying or otherwise transporting work-related materials.
• Ability to routinely lift, carry, and otherwise transport work-related materials that frequently weigh up to 75 lbs. and that may occasionally weigh in excess of 75 lbs, including but not limited to the utilization