Driver - Class B CDL (North Charleston)

Job Title

Responsible for loading, transporting, and delivering material to customer sites. Drives delivery vehicle and / or trailer combination to transport material to customer sites. CDL driver operates vehicle weighing 26,000 lbs. or greater GVWR; vehicle 26,000 lbs. or greater towing a trailer less than 10,000 lbs.

Assists customers with unloading material safety and accurately, taking precaution to protect product and customer property.

Required to use a hand-held device, except while driving, to ensure compliance with DVIR and HOS.

Verifies order details and maintains log of deliveries, including amounts and / or weights, mileage, and locations of deliveries. Check items against invoice to ensure accuracy of order.

Acts as customer service liaison. Handles customer concerns and helps to resolve issues as they arise.

Maintains service logs and pre / post trip inspection procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), 21+ years of age, a valid Class B CDL license. A minimum of one (1) year of driving experience. One (1) year CDL driving experience preferred. Must be able to pass MVR report and obtain a DOT medical card. Forklift certification.

Knowledge of safety procedures while performing driving and materials handling tasks. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read and understand maps, routes, road signs. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out route assignment. Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills.

Work Environment / Physical Activity

The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels, and dust.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently and on occasion may be required to lift and carry, with assistance, up to 200 pounds.

Must be able to physically operate crane equipment (climb up and down into cab or on top of truck and / or load, twist torso for 360 degree visibility, use arms to operate controls, etc.).

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran or status as an individual with a disability.