Job Description: Delivery Driver (Automotive Batteries) - Local Route

About Interstate Batteries of Boston

Interstate Batteries of Boston has been delivering Outrageously Dependable Interstate Brand batteries to the Boston area since the early 70’s. Our mission is to make our customers look like heroes to their customers by providing quality products and dependable service.

Position Summary

As the Delivery Driver (Automotive Batteries), you will be responsible for the delivery of weekly orders to accounts who are on a National Program with Interstate Batteries of America and other Deliver to Order local accounts. You will build and maintain relationships with the local Parts Managers, assist in the managing of their battery inventory, and processing of return products.

Pay and Schedule

•  Up to $25/hr based on experience with OT available

• Mon-Fri 8 AM - finish, home daily. You will run a local route making 8-12 stops/day delivering automotive batteries to car dealerships and other "Will Call" customers. Shelving the batteries is common at most car dealerships as well as picking up junk batteries at each location for recycling.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering of National and Deliver to Order accounts local locations.

• Understanding and managing the programs set up by IBSA for each individual national account program.

• Manage daily deliveries as scheduled and ensuring accuracy of orders upon delivery.

• Shelving the product on location.

• Processing product returns and rotations.

• The pick up processing of scrap batteries from local accounts.

• Working with the Warehouse team in building, loading, and unloading a days deliveries.

• Opportunity to earn additional income by growing  sales within existing accounts.

• Coordinating regular truck maintenance with the Route Sale Director.

• Ability to work with accounts to resolve problems.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• The ability to process and handle payments made by customers.

• This is a hands-on physical role involving frequent lifting (35-45 lbs), moving pallets, and handling automotive batteries in a shop enviroment.

Qualifications

Required

• A current and valid drivers license and clean driving record.

• Good communication Skills.

• Strong customer service skills.

• Ability to read and write English, and do basic math.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

• Ability to use both laptop/desktop computer systems, as well as a handheld computer system.

• Ability to regularly lift up to 60Lbs, and team lift up to 180Lbs.

• Able to work a Pallet Jack, lift gate, and other equipment.

• Ability to pass a drug test.

• Ability to use and follow driving directions and attention to roadways with vehicle restriction.

• Must be willing and able to be exposed to dirt and dust, fumes, temperature extremes, dampness, and battery acid on a regular basis.

• Must be willing and able to wear the required safety/PPE when performing duties, which includes steel toe shoes and protective gloves when handling batteries

• Neat and clean appearance.

Preferred

• Experience with sales or merchandising.

• Availability to work Saturdays as needed or required by the company.

• Experience driving a vehicle with air brakes.

• Familiarity with and ability to navigate through the towns we operate in.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, which includes:

• Paid Time off

• Participation in company bonus programs

• Health insurance

• Retirement Plan