Straight Truck Driver
$47,840–$52,000 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct safe, timely deliveries of pallets to Office Depot and OfficeMax retail locations and final-mile ecommerce sites using a straight truck. Perform early-morning warehouse activities including sorting, verifying, and loading pallets while completing daily vehicle inspections and maintaining DOT compliance. Unload pallets independently using manual or powered pallet jacks and liftgate equipment, then obtain and record proof of delivery via handheld or tablet technology. Escalate issues regarding access, product discrepancies, or route barriers, and maintain professional customer service throughout the route. Work a 4 x 10 schedule with 3:30 AM or 6:30 AM start times, earning $23–$25 per hour plus shift differential.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience
- Package delivery and/or palletized unassisted delivery experience
- Valid driver's license
- Must meet all applicable DOT qualification requirements
- Must maintain an acceptable driving record, including no moving violations or preventable accidents within the applicable rolling 36-month period
- Ability to use handheld scanners, tablets, or mobile devices to scan products and capture proof of delivery
- Experience delivering to loading docks
- Basic understanding of Bills of Lading (BOL), chain of custody, and seal integrity
- Ability to safely handle and transport a variety of products
- Ability to operate manual and powered material-handling equipment
- Working knowledge of the local delivery service area and ability to navigate efficiently
- Ability to lift and stack individual cartons weighing up to 75 pounds as needed
- Ability to operate manual and/or powered pallet jacks to move pallets weighing up to 2,500 pounds
- Ability to work safely in varied weather conditions
- Ability to work independently once on route while maintaining consistent productivity and service levels
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and punctuality
- Safety-minded and dependable
- Professional and customer focused
- Positive and effective communicator
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability
- Comfortable working independently and making sound decisions in the field
- Committed to following company policies, procedures, and established safety standards
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Straight truck delivery experience preferred
- Previous customer service experience
- Experience operating pallet jacks, hand trucks, liftgates, and/or forklifts
- Experience using GPS or electronic routing technology preferred
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and exceptional customer service
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to safely handle and transport a variety of products
- Ability to operate manual and powered material-handling equipment
- Ability to work safely in varied weather conditions
- Ability to work independently once on route while maintaining consistent productivity and service levels
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and punctuality
- Safety-minded and dependable
- Professional and customer focused
- Positive and effective communicator
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability
- Comfortable working independently and making sound decisions in the field
- Committed to following company policies, procedures, and established safety standards
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