Part-Time Delivery Driver at Loeb Electric – Columbus, Ohio

Who you’ll work with:

Join the powerhouse electrical distributor in the construction industry! At Loeb Electric, we’re more than just a distributor—we are the driving force that keeps innovation illuminated and businesses powered. We pride ourselves on being dedicated to our values.

• People: Encouraging the success of our people.
• Trust: Building relationships among ourselves, customers, vendors & other partners.
• Commitment: Continuously striving to deliver high-quality, measurable results.
• Innovation: Providing ideas & solutions for our customers.

What we’re looking for:

The Delivery Driver is responsible for providing excellent customer service while safely and efficiently delivering products from our main warehouse to our retail branches and customer locations in and around Columbus. The Delivery Driver would also fulfill various warehouse functions at the beginning or end of their shift when deliveries are complete as needed, including moving material, cleaning warehouse dock, unloading and loading trucks while maintaining a safe warehouse environment.

What you will be doing as a key player on our dynamic team:

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive assigned delivery vehicle.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills while interacting with customers.
• Load and unload delivery trucks with materials to be delivered to customers including general electrical material, as well as copper/aluminum wire, and steel/PVC pipe.
• Assist customers with unloading material from the truck at delivery sites and provides correct paperwork with the delivery.
• Lift skids of material from the truck to the branches without assistance.
• Verify correct material is loaded on truck before making deliveries by checking to ensure the quantity and description of materials matches the packing list.
• Ensure materials are properly secured on truck to prevent breakage or damage.
• Obtain signatures and take pictures of material to confirm and complete deliveries with customers.
• Follow predetermined routes and ensure timely deliveries.
• Communicate with Transportation Supervisor and/or Manager as needed.
• Inspect vehicle prior to and following each trip.
• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
• Notifies managers of any major vehicle maintenance or delivery issues encountered.
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drives according to the weather/road conditions.
• Safely operate all necessary warehouse equipment in work area.
• Work outside and stand for prolonged periods of time doing activities including cleaning delivery dock, loading, unloading, and auditing material as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Must be able to drive a 26-foot box truck and flatbed truck.
• 2-5 years driving and delivery experience.
• Warehouse and distribution experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of Central Ohio area and roadways.
• Courteous and friendly disposition with capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Provides customer service that exceeds customer expectations.
• Must possess the highest ethical standards and integrity.
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems.
• An innate sense of direction
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful.
• High level of composure and good stress management.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to operate material moving equipment such electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.

Education:

Essential Job Functions:

• Lifting/Carrying: Regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull packages, products, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance or material handling equipment.
• Standing/Walking: Frequent walking, standing, and climbing in and out of vehicles throughout the shift.
• Sitting/Driving: Prolonged periods of sitting while operating a delivery vehicle.
• Climbing/Balance: Regular climbing into/out of trucks or vans; ability to maintain balance while handling loads of varying sizes.
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching to load/unload deliveries and secure cargo.
• Reaching/Handling: Regular reaching, grasping, and handling of products, packages, tools, and vehicle equipment.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus to safely operate vehicles and read delivery documents.
• Hearing/Speaking: Ability to hear traffic sounds, safety signals, and verbal instructions; must be able to communicate clearly with customers, dispatch, and coworkers in person and by phone/radio.
• Environmental Conditions: Work performed both inside vehicles and outdoors with exposure to varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow), traffic, dust, and noise.

EEO and Accommodations

Loeb Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Loeb Electric also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the selection process—please inform our Talent Acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.