Route Delivery Driver

Our Interstate Batteries Runnemede, NJ location is hiring a Route Deliver Driver!  Now thru February is our busy season, and a typical schedule begins at 6:30am and ends around 5pm, or until the route is complete. The position is paid hourly, and overtime is expected during our busy season.

Let’s start with an introduction. We are Boston Battery Wholesale, a franchise of Interstate Batteries. Have you heard of us before? It’s ok if you haven’t, we don’t take it personal. To keep it simple, we sell batteries, but not just any batteries, we sell only the Interstate Battery brand which just so happens to be considered the most reliable battery on the market and is the preferred brand among automotive professionals.

Not familiar with batteries?  That’s ok, most of us weren’t either before we started working here, but now, we know more about batteries than we ever thought possible….or even wanted to know!

Come on, you know you want to be a battery expert like us. You can learn more about us at www.bostonbattery.net but for now, keep reading to learn about a career opportunity.

About your future job

You will be assigned to our Runnemede, NJ location and a typical schedule is Monday – Friday from 6:30am until your route is complete, about 5pm, during our winter busy season (October thru February) & about 3:30pm during the other months.  Yay, no nights & weekends!  Your starting hourly rate of pay will be $22-$25, and we will determine the rate after we impress each other in the interview.

As a Route Delivery Driver, you are responsible for safely delivering batteries to our dealers/customers following the route you are assigned by our very cool Dispatcher. You aren’t just driving & delivering these high-quality batteries to be put on a display at their new home, you will need to perform physical labor to lift & carry the heavy batteries and then use your outgoing personality to build relationships with the very nice people you stop & see throughout your day to to…Increase battery sales. The goal is for our customers to only sell the Interstate Battery brand which will result in them buying more batteries from us.  Oh, and a great perk, you will see the same customers on a biweekly basis so you may even make some new friends.

That is the short version of the job; there really is a lot more to it, it’s hard work and our batteries are heavy! If you are looking for a ‘delivery driver job’ where you drop it and go, then THIS IS NOT FOR YOU.  You will perform heavy lifting on a regular basis, work in all types of weather, expected to be outgoing, and you must enjoy building relationships with customers. Our job is a Route Delivery Driver/Customer Service/Sales job all rolled up together for the perfect mix.

Some of the basics

• Complete pre-trip & post-trip truck inspections & follow all traffic rules
• Safely deliver batteries on-time to our auto customers/dealers, following the assigned route
• Maintain clean customer rack display with accurate inventory at dealer locations
• Rotate batteries to follow first in first out rule, based on battery age 
• Collect any used batteries (cores) when needed
• Be friendly & develop relationships, address customer issues, educate on new products
• Use your outrageously good people skills to increase sales
• Use a handheld device to print tickets and input data, as needed
• Make sure customer payments are collected, if needed, or they are current on their payment plan.
• Perform physical work such as lifting & carrying heavy batteries while delivering batteries at 15-20 stops daily
• Safely drive non-CDL trucks 8-10 hours per day (route could be in a city or suburbs, depending on the day)
• Become a battery product ‘expert’; gain a clear understanding of battery types and customer needs

It might be a good fit if you….

• Are RELIABLE and show up to work on time, on a regular basis
• Can meet the schedule requirement, including overtime expectations
• Have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and can pass a driving history check (5 years accident free, 3 years free of moving violations – just to name a few)
• Can pass drug screens (including marijuana) & a pre-employment / criminal background check
• Are at least 21 years of age
• Have or can obtain a valid DOT medical card prior to beginning employment
• Have at least 1 year experience driving non cdl commercial trucks (vans, box trucks or hino)
• Have exceptional people-skills, can communicate, stay focused and organized
• Can lift & carry up to 70 pounds, on a regular basis (our batteries are heavy!)
• Can use technology with no issue (handheld computers, tablets, smartphones, etc.)
• Can & will wear required PPE
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent education
• Are looking for a long-term career and not just a brief stop on your employment journey

In addition to the friendly people you will work with, you will also be eligible for

• Medical & dental benefits – employer/employee cost shared
• Low-cost group benefits plans: vision, life, accident & critical insurance
• 401k retirement with company matching
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement with internal opportunities
• Fun, collaborative team environment
• Employee discounts on products
• Biweekly pay via direct deposit
• Uniforms provided for certain positions

We also have a good foundation and Core Values so be prepared to:

• Provide Outrageous Service
• Pay Attention to Detail
• Work as a Team
• Put Safety First
• Take Ownership
• Be the Expert

Did we convince you to apply yet?  We can’t wait to meet you.  Apply today!

Boston Battery and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.