Sales Route Driver Jobs in Austin, TX

Job Summary: As an H-E-B Mid-Mile Route Driver, you will drive an H-E-B vehicle (such as delivery van, box truck, etc.) to deliver and unload orders to stores, either from Warehouse-to-Store, Warehouse-to-eFC, and/or Store-to-Store. You'll make sure that merchandise arrives to the store in a safe and timely manner so that our stores can receive their orders accurately, damage-free, and on time. You'll also help monitor the cleanliness and maintenance of the vehicle.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Driving:

• Gathers appropriate paperwork for deliveries; uses manifest to ensure the most efficient delivery route and schedule
• Completes / documents inspection of vehicle per requirements (e.g., pre- / post-trip)
• Sort, palletize, and load product at the warehouse and load product into your vehicle
• Responsible for content, condition, and securing of cargo / product within vehicle for delivery
• Delivers product across store locations accurately, safely, and on time
• Unloads / loads product at store locations
• Adheres to traffic / safety laws and H-E-B policies
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle, and reports maintenance problems
• Returns reusable items
• Additional duties as assigned

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Age Requirement:

• 21+

Work Experience:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent driving record - Required
• No suspended or revoked driver's licenses, permits, or privileges in any state/county (mandatory) - Required
• No moving violations or preventable accidents in the past 3 (three) years - Required
• No DWI, DUI, or related convictions - Required
• No felony convictions - Required
• Pass a background screening and Motor Vehicle record screening - Required
• Records (MVR) check (at time of entry and on a periodic basis) - Required
• Ability to read and follow a road map - Required
• Ability to work without direct supervision - Required
• Ability to meet company and regulatory driving record requirements - Required
• Attention to detail - Required
• Strong customer service orientation - Required
• Complete required training, as needed - Required

Education:

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent - Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license for 3+ years (CDL not required) - Required

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Load / unload delivery vehicles
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 55 lbs.
• Work in varying weather and traffic conditions; work while exposed to hot, wet, cold, and weather conditions
• Work extended shifts and fluctuating hours / days based on business needs, including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Drive extended distances to deliver across H-E-B service areas

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 6/1/2024