Delivery Driver
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Job Location:
Calvert, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
DELIVERY DRIVER
Reports To: Parts Manager
Summary
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 as well as provide representation for the organization. The Parts Delivery Driver will be an advocate of the Palmer Road Map and will strive to promote a better workplace every day with a positive attitude and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts 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.
- Communicates 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.
Business Skills
The individual has demonstrated a strong set of business skills listed below
- Time and Priority Management - Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted timeframes
- 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
Qualifications and Other Requirements
Candidate must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Position requires a valid drivers 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 is primarily outdoors all seasons with varying weather and road conditions.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Mobility: The individual should be able to move easily in and out of the truck and 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 the individual to safely operate the vehicle read signs and navigate the road.
Hearing: The individual should have good hearing to be alert to sounds such as sirens horns and other road warning signals.
Manual dexterity: The individual should have good manual dexterity to operate the vehicles controls including the steering wheel pedals and other dashboard controls.
Lifting: While heavy lifting may not be a frequent requirement the individual may occasionally need to load and unload items from the trucks cargo area which may involve lifting and carrying moderate-weight objects.
Company Overview
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 650 individuals. With more than two million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time there is a paramount need to keep the industry moving forward 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
We remain committed to forming authentic and valuable connections by fulfilling the industrys 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 in doing business and these core values are what keep customers returning year after year and have kept us On the Road Since 1965.
Benefits
Palmer Trucks is a family-owned company with nearly 60 years of success treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our team is always ready to help you find the best benefits package for you and your family.
Individual Spouse and Family coverage. Multiple Products are affordable and provide value for you and your family.
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Paid for by Palmer
- Supplemental Products: Long-Term Disability etc.
Financial stability and Retirement Preparedness:
- Our 401(k) program includes a company match
- Retirement Planning Assistance
- Financial Guidance and Education
Paid Time Off:
- Full-time employees enjoy paid holidays and personal time
- Vacation is based on the length of service.
Resources when we face major challenges and life events:
- Life Insurance Hospital Stay Critical Illness other products
- Bereavement Services and Employment Assistance Program
- Mental Health Resources readily accessible and without stigma
Paid Training and Tools Assistance to do the job right.
Job Posting Information
This position has an immediate start date and will allow for proper notice to the existing employer. Submit your resume with confidence knowing that all contact with us is completely confidential.
Palmer Trucks is committed to working with individuals with disabilities and providing reasonable accommodations. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process please contact:
Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Applicants are considered for employment without a regard to race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) age (40 or older) disability veteran status or any other legally protected.
Revised: November 2025
Required Experience:
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