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Automotive Parts Delivery Driver

Mobile, AL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid parental leave
fertility coverage
401k with generous company match
Company paid life insurance
long-term disability
short-term disability
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
PNC Daily Pay Option

Job Description

LKQ Corporation is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. With a robust network that spans across North America, LKQ is committed to delivering quality automotive parts and excellent service to its vast customer base, including automotive repair facilities, dealerships, and retail customers. The company prides itself on a supportive work environment that fosters growth, learning, and career advancement. LKQ prioritizes safety, customer satisfaction, and employee development, making it a highly sought-after employer in the automotive parts and services sector. Employees at LKQ benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits packages, and numerous opportunities for professional training and promotion within a dynamic, evolving industry.

This specific role at LKQ Corporation is for a Delivery Driver, a vital position responsible for ensuring the safe and timely delivery of automotive parts to customers. The Delivery Driver must operate company vehicles in a safe, courteous, and responsible manner, strictly adhering to all traffic laws and company policies. This role involves manually loading and unloading delivery trucks, verifying the parts loaded and unloaded, collecting payments, and obtaining signatures from customers to confirm the accuracy of deliveries and returns. The Delivery Driver plays a crucial role in maintaining customer satisfaction by providing excellent customer service during deliveries and pickups.

The successful candidate will have at least one year of related experience, possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and meet all regulatory requirements established by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Physical fitness is essential, as the position requires lifting up to 75 pounds, climbing stairs, and working in potentially cramped or awkward conditions. The role demands attention to detail for accurate paperwork handling, adherence to safety protocols, and excellent communication skills for effective interaction with customers and company personnel.

LKQ Corporation offers this position as a full-time employment opportunity with a focus on employee safety, ongoing training, and development. As a key front-line representative of the company, the Delivery Driver contributes significantly to the company’s reputation and operational efficiency. The position also includes a wide array of benefits, such as health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401k retirement plans with generous company matches, life and disability insurances, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and other supportive programs. LKQ is committed to creating a rewarding career journey for highly motivated individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and who value teamwork, safety, and customer service excellence.

Job Requirements

  • No degree required
  • 1+ years of experience required
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
  • Must qualify for corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance
  • Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must comply with state and local mandated requirements as well as Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations

Job Qualifications

  • No degree required
  • 1+ years of experience required
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
  • Must qualify for corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance
  • Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must comply with state and local mandated requirements as well as Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations
  • High School Diploma/GED preferred
  • Six months related delivery driving experience preferred
  • Prior warehouse operations experience preferred
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc.
  • Basic messages communicated orally
  • May write brief messages and keep simple records
  • Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures
  • Decisions generally affect one’s own job or assigned functional area
  • Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager
  • Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager

Job Duties

  • Drive a company vehicle in a safe, courteous, and responsible manner avoiding traffic violations and accidents
  • Physically load company truck at the location and verify the condition of the truck, the manifest, and other paperwork associated with the deliveries to be made
  • Drive to the delivery destination and physically unload the truck, verify parts unloaded, obtain signature of receiving location, confirming the accuracy of parts shown on the order and those received, and sign off on the integrity of what was loaded at the location
  • Make proper notations on the manifest and provide receipts on parts being returned from customers to the location
  • Collect accounts receivable, as necessary
  • Comply with established company policies and procedures
  • Successful completion of annual training as assigned
  • Operate in compliance with applicable rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  • Provide excellent customer service during delivery/pick up of products
  • Assume other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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