Delivery Technician - Buddy's Home Furnishings - Haines City, FL

Buddy’s Home Furnishings is the third-largest Rent-To-Own (RTO) retail provider of furniture, appliances, electronics, and computers in the United States. Over the past five years, we have expanded aggressively, adding new company-owned and franchised stores nationwide. Come join our growing team! Benefits include: * Salary: $15.00 to $18.00 per hour * Paid Time Off * Closed on Sundays* * Discounts * Health & Retirement benefits (vary depending on location) Delivery Technician / Delivery Driver Role Summary: Delivery Technician / Delivery Driver helps maintain appearance of showroom; takes primary role in delivery and pick up of merchandise; may perform additional functions or duties as assigned by the general manager; demonstrates effective communication and reasoning skills and shows growth potential. Training will be provided, and you will be cross trained in all aspects of the role. * This is an in-person job and only available physically at the specified location. * You must be over the age of 21 to be considered for this position. Principal Responsibilities: * Acquire and Maintain Customers * Ability to demonstrate product features and explain the benefit of those features * Basic furniture, appliance, home electronics installation/removal * Complies with all company vehicle safety standards and documentation * Inside/outside service calls * Protection of company assets which includes but not limited to inventory, equipment and vehicles Requirements/Responsibilities Delivery Technician Requirements: * Must be over the age of 21 to drive a vehicle for work (insurance requirement) * Intermediate math skills * Maintain professional appearance * Must be able to drive during day, night and meet all safety requirements * Must be able to explain terms of rental/lease agreement to customer. * Must be able to fill out receipt books, make journal entries. * Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in person and over telephone. * Meet and exceed target delivery goals * Must be able to work overtime * Must be proficient in product features, benefits; must be able to work on showroom floor. * Must have proficient navigational skills with a satisfactory driving record and meet insurability requirements * Regular and consistent attendance, including nights and weekends as business dictates. Physical Requirements: * Routine lifting, loading, and moving of merchandise (50-300 pounds) using a dolly * Stooping, bending, pulling, reaching, and grabbing * Ability to traverse multiple flights of stairs while carrying furniture, appliances, and electronics * Prolonged periods of driving and standing * Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor climates and weather conditions Additional Information: * Buddy’s Home Furnishings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. * A detailed background check, including driving history and drug screening, is required. Special Instructions Please do not send any emails, resumes, or call. We are making it really easy to apply for this position. Simply submit a ZippyApp application package which may include the Common Employment Application, Resume, and a Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please write a short paragraph describing yourself and why you would make a great addition to our team. ZippyApp is the Common Employment Application for online and mobile that allows you to apply for jobs with one click, and is being accepted at a growing number of businesses each day.