DOT Delivery Driver - Night Shift

DOT Delivery Driver

Deliveries are where our promises become real. When materials arrive on time, intact, and handled with care, contractors stay on schedule and customers trust us with the next call. The DOT Delivery Driver is often the face of Shepherd in the field. How you show up — your reliability, your professionalism, your attention to detail — directly shapes how customers experience us.

This role protects our reputation, supports our warehouse team, and keeps operations moving.

Key Outcomes

Safe, On-Time Delivery

• Transport materials on local routes using box and flatbed trucks (manual and automatic transmissions)
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently at each stop
• Handle materials with care to prevent damage in transit
• Complete routes accurately and on time — no customer left wondering

DOT Compliance & Standards

• Maintain a valid DOT certification and current Medical Certification cards at all times
• Operate all vehicles in accordance with DOT regulations and Shepherd safety policies
• Follow proper lifting techniques and physical handling standards
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time

Warehouse Support

• Fulfill warehouse duties: pallet wrapping, picking, and packing customer orders
• Support second-shift operations when required
• Extend warehouse flow and team coverage without being asked

Communication & Professionalism

• Represent Shepherd professionally at every customer touchpoint
• Communicate proactively with dispatch and warehouse leadership on route status or issues
• Flag problems early — do not let a small issue become a missed delivery
• Treat every interaction with customers and teammates with respect and care

What Success Looks Like

• Routes are completed on time with no recurring delivery errors or customer complaints
• DOT compliance and vehicle documentation are always current and accurate
• Materials are handled safely — damage incidents are rare and addressed promptly when they occur
• Warehouse team trusts that you pitch in without being directed
• Customers and teammates describe you as reliable, professional, and easy to work with

Who Thrives Here

• You take pride in showing up on time, every time — for your team and your customers
• You handle pressure calmly and do not cut corners when routes get busy
• You treat every customer stop like it matters — because it does
• You communicate clearly and flag problems early instead of hoping they resolve themselves
• You support your warehouse teammates without being asked
• You hold yourself to DOT and safety standards not because you have to, but because that is the standard
• You want to be part of something growing — and you bring the consistency that makes growth possible

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current DOT certification and Medical Certification cards required
• Minimum 3 years of driving experience with a clean motor vehicle record
• Ability to drive box and flatbed trucks with manual and automatic transmissions
• Knowledge of air brake systems
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. using proper technique
• Forklift certification preferred
• Flexibility for second-shift work as needed
• Strong verbal communication skills; ability to represent Shepherd professionally at every stop
• Familiarity with Richmond-area routes preferred
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements

Why Join Shepherd Electric Supply

• Competitive hourly pay with opportunity for growth
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Paid vacation and personal time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Stable organization with over 130 years of industry leadership
• A culture where reliability is noticed, ownership is rewarded, and people come first
• A company scaling into new markets — with real paths to grow with it

Work Shift and

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 6:00pm - 2:00am

Compensation Details:
The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $24.00 - $26.00 per hour depending on experience.

Additional Information:

• Steel toed boots required.
• CDL not required, but must pass DOT medical exam.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shepherd Electric Supply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.