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Delivery Driver

Hy-Vee · Madison, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your driving record and the kinds of vehicles you've driven.

What they are checking: Whether they are a safe, experienced driver the store can trust with its vehicle.

How would you make a good impression at a customer's door?

What they are checking: Whether they see themselves as the face of the store at each delivery.

Tell me about a time you had to be on time no matter what.

What they are checking: Whether they are reliable and plan ahead.

What would you do

You arrive and no one is home. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow store steps and contact the customer rather than leaving food out.

A customer says an item is missing from their order. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, check and get it fixed through the store.

The weather turns bad in the middle of your deliveries. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put safety first and communicate delays.

You have a minor accident with the vehicle. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report it honestly and right away.

About the work

How do you plan a route with several stops so groceries stay fresh?

What they are checking: Whether they think about order, timing and keeping cold items cold.

How do you keep the delivery vehicle clean inside and out?

What they are checking: Whether they take care of the vehicle as the posting requires.

Some deliveries come from the pharmacy or floral department. How would you handle a prescription delivery differently?

What they are checking: Whether they understand privacy and making sure the right person receives medication.

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The full job description

As published by Hy-Vee.

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. Job Description: Job Title: Delivery Driver Department: Grocery FLSA : Non-Exempt General Function Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service. Delivers product to customers. Responsible for vehicle cleanliness, inside and out. Core Competencies • Partnerships • Growth mindset • Results oriented • Customer focused • Professionalism Reporting Relations Accountable and Reports to: District Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home; Service Managers; Kitchen Department Manager; Floral Department Manager; Pharmacy Department Manager; Online Shopping Department Manager Positions that Report to you: None Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store • Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee’s designated department or elsewhere in the store. • Makes an effort to learn customers’ names and to address them by name whenever possible. • Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment • Delivers products to customers, collects payment, and makes change for payment when necessary. • Returns payments and beginning cash to store. • Maintains food and groceries at proper temperature in accordance with food safety standards and to ensure food quality and customer satisfaction. • Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress. • Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines. • Reports to work when scheduled and on time. Secondary Duties and Responsibilities • Assists in other areas of store as needed. • Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required. • Facilitates the maintenance and upkeep to delivery vehicles. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics • Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company • Good verbal and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with people in a friendly, professional manner • Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions • Have the ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies verbally or in writing Education and Experience No specific education required Physical Requirements • Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction • Must be physically able to perform medium work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 50 pounds, with frequent standing, walking, and lifting/carrying of objects of no more than 25 pounds • Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions • Must be physically able to enter and exit a delivery vehicle many times a day, traverse staircases and other rough terrain to reach delivery destination Working Conditions This position is continually exposed to dust, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, and equipment movement hazard. There is significant work pace/pressure to deliver product in a timely manner. Equipment Used to Perform Job Delivery vehicle, telephone Special Requirements Employees must possess a valid driver’s license, with no DOT restrictions, and be 18 years or older to drive a company vehicle Financial Responsibility Responsible for payments received for delivery of products when applicable Contacts Has daily contact with store personnel, customers, and the general public Are you ready to smile, apply today. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.

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