Position Overview
Auto parts delivery drivers work for companies that sell spare or additional parts for automobiles. Their work is multifaceted as they are required to drive delivery trucks or vans to deliver auto parts to customers and pick out the orders that they deliver.
While many companies may have dedicated order pullers, mostly, it is the delivery driver who pulls them out of storage.
Working at this position means that you need to be a very good driving professional (of course) and have no DUIs to your name.
Requirements
Possessing a class C drivers’ license is the main prerequisite for this job – any blemishes on your DMV driving record and you can lose this opportunity.
Skills and Abilities
Since auto parts delivery drivers are in direct contact with customers, they need to possess a neat, clean and professional appearance. Exceptional customer service skills are very important as is a strong sense of commitment.
Ability to read and interpret work orders and explain a little about how an auto part works are important to work at this position.
If you have experience with technology like the GPS, you will be able to handle delivery timings well.
Education
To work as an auto parts delivery driver, one has to possess a high school diploma at the very least.
A detailed list of duties that you will be performing on a typical day include:
Auto Parts Delivery Driver Job Description Sample
• Study work orders to determine which auto parts need to be pulled
• Locate needed auto parts from the warehouse/storage area and pull them out
• Check each pulled part for damages and conformity to work orders
• Transport parts to the delivery pallet by physically carrying them and pack them properly and safely
• Ensure that all pulled parts are labeled properly with pricing, specifications and batch number information
• Load auto parts into the delivery vehicle (truck or van depending on the size of delivery) and ensure that they are properly and safely stacked
• Chart out the shortest and safest possible route to destinations by using maps and the GPS
• Drive delivery vehicle to the destination by ensuring that the right speed limit is adhered to
• Deliver auto parts to customers and ensure that they check them for accuracy
• Take cash and check payments and give receipts
• Maintain distribution and delivery logs and communicate statuses of deliveries to the company
• Perform preventative and general maintenance such as fluid check and tire pressure on a regular basis
• Clean and polish the interior and exterior of the delivery truck