Company Overview: Russo Power Equipment is a premier power equipment and landscape supply dealer with seven facilities located throughout the Chicagoland area. This family-owned and operated business prides itself on unparalleled customer service and cultivating a culture of putting our customers first.
Position Summary:
The main responsibility of a driver is to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of all orders on his/her truck in a manner that meets the customer’s expectations while remaining a good diplomat of Russo Power Equipment to all other drivers on the road and customers.
Responsibilities/Duties:
The Driver is obligated to maintain the Municipal/State Laws in any region that he/she may be required to deliver to. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Speed limits, seat belt requirements, truck weight restrictions, street weight restrictions, proper securing of all loads, etc.
To check and double check all loads prior to delivery to ensure two things:
- The load is secured in a manner that will ensure safe travel to its destination,
- The load contains all items that are in the sales orders/invoices on his/her route for that particular delivery.
Maintain a friendly and open relationship with all customers upon delivery so that Russo Power Equipment’s goals of unparalleled customer service may be met at all points of interaction with the customer.
Other tasks as defined by management
Qualifications...
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent customer service skills
The ability to take direction and think on your feet
The ability convey information clearly and effectively
Valid State Driver’s License
Ability to lift heavy objects (40-50 pounds)
Bilingual, English/Spanish is a plus
Credentials and Experience:
Previous truck driving experience preferred
Benefits:
Flexible scheduling
Paid time off/ paid vacation
Overtime opportunities
Employee discount
401 (k) match contributions
Major medical including vision/dental coverage
FREE company apparel
Wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Russo Hardware, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Russo Hardware, Inc. complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
