Full-Time Commercial Operations Driver:
Join the exceptional team at Olathe Ford Commercial, where your passion for the automotive industry can thrive. We invite motivated individuals to apply and join our mission to deliver an extraordinary automotive experience to every client. We are committed to your success by providing specialized training tailored to each position, including hands-on experience and ongoing professional development.
Olathe Ford Commercial is seeking a reliable, safety-minded Full-Time Operations Driver to support our commercial vehicle operations. This is a hands-on position that plays a key role in vehicle deliveries, lot organization, and operational support for Olathe Ford Commercial. Successful candidates will be comfortable working both behind the wheel and outdoors, assisting with a variety of tasks that help keep our operations running efficiently.
This is not a sit-behind-the-wheel-only driving position. Candidates should expect to be actively involved in daily operations, including vehicle movement, lot organization, and other hands-on duties that support the team.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate company vehicles to support commercial vehicle deliveries and transfers.
- Follow drivers delivering transit vans, work vans, and other commercial vehicles to customer locations, upfitters, body companies, and other destinations.
- Transport delivery drivers back to Olathe Ford Commercial after vehicle drop-offs.
- Assist with vehicle transfers between dealership locations and customer sites.
- Move, stage, park, and organize vehicles throughout dealership, commercial, and body shop lots.
- Assist with maintaining an orderly vehicle inventory and ensuring vehicles are positioned according to operational needs.
- Perform basic vehicle walk-around inspections before and after transport.
- Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage, and vehicle condition as required.
- Assist with vehicle pickup and delivery preparation, including checking fuel levels, cleanliness, and overall readiness for transport.
- Support Commercial and Body Shop operations with miscellaneous tasks, lot maintenance, and other duties as assigned.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and remain physically active throughout the workday.
- Represent Olathe Ford Commercial professionally and courteously when interacting with customers and business partners.
- Follow all traffic laws, safety procedures, and company policies.
- Use navigation tools and communicate effectively with dispatch and management regarding schedules and route updates.
Requirements:
- Valid driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Ability to drive a wide variety of vehicle makes and models
- Ability and willingness to perform physical work in addition to driving duties.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb in and out of vehicles, and work outdoors for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Dependable, punctual, and safety-focused
- Ability to travel for day trips and occasional longer routes
- Must be able to pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check
- CDL is NOT required
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with dealership staff and customers when needed
What we offer:
- Opportunities for growth within a growing Commercial/Fleet operation.
- Full-time, stable employment.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Company-paid life Insurance
- 401 (k) with Company Match
- Paid Personal Days
- Paid Vacation Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Day
- New Car Discounts
- RV Discounts for renting and buying
- Discounts on Products and Services