What is a parts delivery driver?

Common responsibilities of a parts delivery driver include:

• Picks up and delivers parts and equipment to customers, satellite stores, wholesale accounts, and vendors.

• Before leaving, check with the parts manager, wholesale representative, inventory control administrator, parts counter, or shipping and receiving clerk to coordinate any last-minute pick-ups or deliveries.

• Checks with the body shop each day to determine immediate parts needs.

• Delivers parts to the body shop when needed and distributes to appropriate body technicians.

• Verifies that invoice matches purchase order for each pick-up.

• Checks payments are received with the invoices for each delivery.

• Keeps an accurate log of daily deliveries and pick-ups. Requests recipient's signature on each delivery entry.

• Unload truck each night. Turns in all paperwork and undelivered parts.

• Handles basic maintenance of the truck, including filling the tank with gas, checking oil, keeping it clean, and making sure required inspections are performed.

• Advises parts manager if delivery trucks need major repairs and maintenance.

• Helps maintain the professional appearance of the parts department.

• Assists service department as needed with attendant responsibilities of managing the drop-off and pick-up of customers' cars.

• Helps with stocking and posting orders when they arrive to expedite delivery to shop technicians and wholesale accounts.