Delivery Driver: Houston, TX

Delivery Driver: Houston, TX

Houston, United States

Company
Jasper Engines & Transmissions
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
20 an hour
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Join one of our 50+ branch locations throughout the United States and become a part of the JASPER family. JASPER is the nation’s largest re-manufacturer of engines and transmissions. If you are a motivated individual looking for career growth opportunities, we have it! Founded in 1942, Jasper Engines and Transmissions is a stable company with a track record of success.

Click here to learn more about JASPER: https://youtu.be/0dK_Yv2KmkE

Job Overview

Duties Include:
• Loading, unloading, and driving a 20-24’ box truck.
• Safe and timely delivery to our customers with a high level of customer service.
• Following DOT rules and regulations.
• Conducting thorough daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintaining a clean, professional image of self and vehicle.
• Assisting with branch warehouse support.

The ideal candidate must be a detail-oriented, energetic, and motivated person.

What does this position look like? Watch our video: https://youtu.be/ZCijPum9V2w

Schedule:
• 4 days per week.
• 10-hour shifts and hours may vary.
• No weekends.
• This branch does require an overnight route, once every 4-6 weeks or so as needed.

Qualifications:
• Must be able to obtain the required licensure/endorsement to drive 20-24' box truck, including a DOT Medical Card. (CDL is not required)
• Experience driving a 20-24-foot box truck (preferred but not required).
• Understanding of how to use a GPS.
• The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and move products using a pallet jack and/or forklift.

Pay and Benefits:
• Starting rate $20.00/hour.
• Multiple performance reviews within your first two years, which include the ability to receive multiple wage increases.
• On the job training.
• Full Benefits after 30 days - Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, Flexible-Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term disability, a Life Insurance option, and more!
• Ten paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with a company match program.
• Shares in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program).

Own Your Future while Doing It Right and Having Fun!

Before you begin your application, please click 'Link' to take a short assessment (Link). Once you have completed the assessment, return to this page to begin the application.

Jasper Engines & Transmissions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JASPER is an at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
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Q What is the federal minimum wage for driver jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour as of January 1, 2026, applying to all non-exempt drivers including delivery and light truck drivers. Drivers paid by mileage or commission must earn at least this amount for all hours worked, with overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. 29 states plus DC have higher rates, such as $16.00 per hour in California.
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