Driver I - Houston, TX

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a leading home improvement retail company headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina. As a Fortune 50 company, Lowe's operates over 1,700 stores across the United States and serves approximately 16 million customer transactions each week. With fiscal year 2024 sales exceeding $83 billion and a workforce of around 300,000 associates, Lowe's is committed not only to providing quality products and services for home improvement but also to supporting communities through initiatives focused on safe and affordable housing, community space enhancements, skilled trade development, and disaster relief. Lowe's places great emphasis on diversity, equality, and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, or other protected categories under law. The Driver I position at Lowe's is a vital role responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and safe deliveries while maintaining outstanding customer service standards. The Driver I associate works within a defined local route, delivering products from Lowe's local warehouse to customers efficiently every day. This role entails planning delivery schedules, loading the delivery vehicle, and using hand-held devices to capture proof of delivery signatures. The Driver I may also assist with warehouse operations such as pulling, checking, and stocking merchandise when required. In this position, the Driver I is expected to conduct daily vehicle inspections, maintain cleanliness, and report any needed repairs of delivery vehicles and equipment like lift gates. The role requires adherence to all safety and compliance guidelines, including policies for vehicle and equipment operation. In addition, the Driver I will be liaising closely with sales and other departments to ensure smooth customer service coordination and promptly escalate any customer complaints or procedural issues. The company offers flexibility in scheduling with opportunities for voluntary and scheduled overtime, ensuring competitive compensation including overtime pay. This position demands physical stamina as the role requires moving continuously, lifting up to 40 pounds, and the ability to operate power equipment safely. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license with the ability to comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements if applicable, along with a valid medical certificate or the ability to obtain one upon employment. Preferred candidates may have some experience in operating forklifts or power equipment and are detail-oriented with good spatial reasoning skills to optimize product positioning during deliveries. Overall, the Driver I role at Lowe's represents an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to work in a dynamic retail environment within a reputable company that values its employees and communities. The position supports career growth and development while contributing directly to customer satisfaction and business success through effective delivery and service practices.

• High school or GED general studies or technical school graduate
• 1-2 years experience with box truck driving
• gross vehicle weight ranging from 14,500 lbs to 26,000 lbs
• Physical fitness to move continuously throughout the facility, lift up to 40 pounds, and operate power equipment
• Ability to comply with DOT and CDL regulations (if applicable)
• Valid medical certificate or ability to obtain one upon employment
• Delivery drivers may work flexible shifts, with voluntary and scheduled overtime as needed (additional pay for overtime)
• Valid and in-state driver license