Full-Time Delivery Driver
Company
National Dentex
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
15.50 an hour
Posted
6 days ago
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Job Description
Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry! We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have 50 labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Full-Time Delivery Driver opportunity at NDX Stern Empire Dental Lab in Houston, TX.
The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time.
This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!
Job Responsibilities:
• Learn delivery routes as assigned
• Provide daily deliveries and pick-ups as requested and assigned
• Represent the laboratory with courtesy, respect and focus
• Advise fleet manager and/or shipping department manager with any concerns, issues, doctor communications, etc.
• All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
• Personable individual with good oral communication skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional and neat in appearance
• Train other employees as needed
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
• Required: Valid driver’s license and able to maintain an acceptable driving record
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
• Additional materials or equipment as required
• Personal protective equipment, as required
• Automobile
Physical Requirements:
• Physical stamina to drive for extended periods of time
• Regularly required to drive, sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and/or reach
• Repeatedly getting in and out of an automobile multiple times a day
• Ability to read required documentation
• Vision capabilities: Depth perception, attention to detail
• Push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds
The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time.
This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!
Job Responsibilities:
• Learn delivery routes as assigned
• Provide daily deliveries and pick-ups as requested and assigned
• Represent the laboratory with courtesy, respect and focus
• Advise fleet manager and/or shipping department manager with any concerns, issues, doctor communications, etc.
• All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
• Personable individual with good oral communication skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional and neat in appearance
• Train other employees as needed
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
• Required: Valid driver’s license and able to maintain an acceptable driving record
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
• Additional materials or equipment as required
• Personal protective equipment, as required
• Automobile
Physical Requirements:
• Physical stamina to drive for extended periods of time
• Regularly required to drive, sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and/or reach
• Repeatedly getting in and out of an automobile multiple times a day
• Ability to read required documentation
• Vision capabilities: Depth perception, attention to detail
• Push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds
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What is the federal minimum wage and overtime rate for truck drivers in the United States as of 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for drivers is $7.25 per hour in 2026 with overtime required at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Most interstate truck drivers must also follow FMCSA hours-of-service rules limiting driving to 11 hours per day. Employers must pay at least this rate regardless of state variations.
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As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, foreign drivers typically need an H-2B visa for non-agricultural temporary work or a TN visa under USMCA for Canadian or Mexican citizens with a valid CDL. Applicants must have a job offer from a U.S. employer who files Form I-129 and pay the $460 filing fee as of 2026. The visa allows stays up to 3 years with possible extensions.
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As per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, applicants must submit proof of identity with a birth certificate or passport, Social Security number verification, and a valid medical examiner's certificate dated within the last 24 months. They also need to provide proof of residency and pass both knowledge and skills tests at a state DMV. The application fee averages $75 depending on the state.
