Delivery Team Leader | Box Truck Driver | Installer

Salary: $18+ per hour

Are you looking to be out of the office or warehouse in a different setting every day? Do you enjoy seeing what you have accomplished at the end of the day and leaving your work at work? Do you want to work with an amazing team that has been recognized for their success locally and nationally? We are currently hiring into our Delivery Team Leaders & Managers career path where you will have the opportunity to grow from a Team Leader Trainee to a Team Leader 1 in 45 days. The opportunity for advancement doesn't stop there!

Special Occasions is the premiere provider for event rental equipment in the Willamette Valley and beyond. Family owned since we opened in 1986, we are always looking to add energetic, motivated and detail oriented people to our team. We bring the vision and personality of our clients into their events with flawless equipment, exceptional service and endless creativity.

We offer our Full Time team members a competitive salary, medical, dental and life insurance, paid time off, nine paid company holidays, 401k with company matching contributions and various bonus opportunities.

Position Summary: The role of our Delivery Team Leaders is to safely operate our delivery vehicles while leading a small team to deliver, setup, takedown and pickup our event rental inventory. You will provide positive interactions with our customers and gain knowledge of our inventory and processes. 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Comply with all company policies and procedures while performing the various tasks of a Delivery Team Leader
• Report to work on all days that you are scheduled for, on time and ready to work
• Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude and energetic work ethic 
• Attend all meetings as requested by management
• Check your truck prior to leaving to ensure proper equipment is loaded, safely and securely
• Perform vehicle inspections as required by company policies
• Maintain accurate records and counts of all inventory on deliveries and pickups
• Communicate with clients about their order, the equipment on it, and the expectations for them and our team
• Clean up job sites, vehicles and the delivery areas 
• Learn and execute material handling best practices and installation/removal procedures for the various pieces of equipment that are on the orders you deliver
• Learn and execute safe installation/removal procedures for all tents in our inventory
• Demonstrate safe driving practices that are representative of our brand when
• Understand and retain knowledge of Special Occasions' vehicles, rental equipment, recordkeeping systems and processes
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned that contribute to the success of the team and the company

Working Conditions:

• Most work will be off site of our warehouse and require you to take breaks in the field
• Working outside a large portion of the time in all weather conditions
• Driving and riding in Box Trucks, pickup trucks and other company vehicles
• Some work will be performed loading and unloading our trucks at our warehouse and yard

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Other languages are a plus
• Valid State Driver's License - Commercial Driver's License is not required
• Clean driving record and background to operate our vehicles
• Must have basic math and counting skills
• Willingness to learn, lead and work in a labor intensive environment
• Flexible scheduling, including some nights and weekends
• Great customer service and communication skills
• Must be able to learn, follow and retain instructions