Sanco Thermo King
Delivery Driver & Yard Support
Des Moines, IA - Full Time
The Delivery Driver & Yard Support role is responsible for transporting equipment safely and supporting day-to-day operations around the dealership. This includes transporting rental equipment, organizing the yard, assisting service with transportation of customer trailers, part delivery, lot maintenance and handling general tasks as needed. This is a hands-on position that requires reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
Responsibilities
Primary Focus: Delivery & Transportation
Driving and transport are the top priority of this role. This position is responsible for ensuring all deliveries and pickups are completed safely, efficiently, correctly and on time.
When not actively driving, this role is expected to stay productive by supporting overall dealership operations, including yard, service, and equipment readiness.
Responsibilities
Primary Focus: Delivery & Transportation
Driving and transport are the top priority of this role. This position is responsible for ensuring all deliveries and pickups are completed safely, efficiently, correctly and on time.
- Safely transport equipment to and from customer locations and between stores
- Load, unload, and properly secure equipment for safe transit
- Ensure units are staged and ready ahead of scheduled deliveries and pickups
- Confirm equipment condition at both pickup and delivery
- Provide basic operational guidance to customers upon delivery (within approved guidelines)
- Deliver parts as needed and verify accuracy of paperwork and deliverables
- Notify appropriate team members of completed deliveries and any issues
When not actively driving, this role is expected to stay productive by supporting overall dealership operations, including yard, service, and equipment readiness.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional yard
- Keep equipment lines clear, straight and accessible for traffic
- Stage equipment for deliveries, rentals, and service work
- Clean equipment as needed (wash, blowout, debris removal)
- Fuel, grease, and perform basic fluid checks
- Assist with loading and unloading equipment for customers and team members
- Assist with snow removal, lawn mowing and maintain safe yard conditions
- Document and report visible damage or issues
- Previous experience in equipment delivery, transportation, construction, agriculture, or similar field preferred
- Prior yard, shop, or dealership experience beneficial
- Strong attention to detail and situational awareness
- Good communication skills with customers and internal teams
- Ability to manage time effectively and stay productive without direct supervision
- Team-oriented mindset with willingness to support multiple departments
- Valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) required with clean driving record
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift 75+ lbs and perform physical, hands-on work throughout the day
- Must pass a pre-employment background study
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Compensation
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA with Company Matching
- 401(k) with Company Contribution
- Company-Paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Holiday Pay and PTO
