Delivery Driver

Quality Electrical Distribution (QED) is a regional electrical distributor serving residential and commercial contractors, industrial facilities, and OEM businesses. We're one of the nation's top 50 wholesalers of electrical supplies, operating more than 12 branches in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and employing more than 340 associates.  Just as in our first year, we have an unwavering dedication to quality - from the products we supply to the excellent design skills and deep product knowledge of our staff.   At QED, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? OUR PEOPLE. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.

JOB PURPOSE:

Drivers are responsible for delivering products or materials to customer locations and/or job sites. Vehicles driven include stakebed trucks, flatbed trucks and delivery vans; in addition to  forklifts ,that are used to load and offload materials. Drivers will work in the warehouse/yard to pick and prepare orders for delivery and safely load trucks.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver orders to customer job sites or other requested locations while adhering to all safety procedures.
• Load and unload materials and return undelivered material to the warehouse.
• Notify QA Team and/or Supervisor of materials returned to warehouse.
• Label items returned to warehouse, noting of disposition i.e re-deliver, cancelled order, wrong material, etc.
• Check quantities of goods received and obtain proper signatures for deliveries.
• Transfer materials between Independent Electric warehouse locations.
• Project a positive company image when delivering directly to our customers.
• Coordinate the scheduling of deliveries.
• Care and maintain vehicles through routine inspections. Submit truck condition reports to leadership.
• Audit assembled items to confirm the accuracy of each delivery using the sales ticket.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations, particularly the hazards encountered with driving a truck.
• Understand and abide by the Federal Highway Administration Rules and Regulations for drivers where applicable. Maintain driver log according to D.O.T. regulations.
• Keep accurate records and submit expense reports for reimbursement of expenditures as required.
• Complete a Pre-Trip and Post Trip DVIR log.
• Schedule all necessary deliveries and pick-ups of materials and packages for the company using the most efficient and effective means.
• Assist the warehouse team with projects such as warehouse housekeeping duties, withdrawing merchandise to fill orders, preparing orders, organizing merchandise and stock.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned.

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D)

 

 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of electrical goods is important, and the truck driver is expected to acquire this knowledge for the positive identification of delivered items.
• Maintain a good driving record and be properly licensed.
• A solid understanding of the local delivery route.
• Knowledge of branch product lines.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving practices.
• Knowledge of Company policies and procedures.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing personnel and work activities.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Must be a team player and abide by QED’s strong core values and beliefs.

 

LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license (class A, B, or C) with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Ability to pass the DOT physical (for applicable driving positions)

 

 

SALARY & COMPENSATION :            

• Pay Range is $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly Rate.  Full time postion.

 

Associate Benefits:

• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment including several company paid benefits
• 401(k) eligibility with competitive company match
• Access to wellness rewards, discount plans, paid parental leave and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Vacation, Holidays, Personal/Sick Days, Jury Duty, Bereavement Days
• Promotional opportunity
• Work in a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate associates with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
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