For Hire Delivery Driver

The Delivery Driver / Lumber Yard Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer service and for performing the tasks involved in the overall operation of the lumber yard and associated equipment.

They will also deliver loads that require a For-Hire driver’s license.

Essential Functions :

• Provide excellent service to customers.
• Treat all team members, vendors, and customers with courtesy and respect.
• Greet and assist customers in a positive, approachable manner. Answer customer questions and work with the management team to resolve customer concerns.
• Perform a variety of duties, such as but not limited to; assisting customers loading and unloading lumber and building materials, building loads as needed, operating trucks and equipment, delivering materials to homes and job sites.
• Plan route to ensure most economical use of time and equipment.
• Manually carry building materials onto job site. Building materials including drywall are often heavy and awkward and require precise placement on the job site while avoiding damaging materials or the surroundings.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance, including cleaning, on assigned equipment and trucks. Refer defects or repairs to supervisor.

Keep accurate daily inspection logs as required by law.

• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• When not on delivery any other lumber yard tasks will be required. These may include : maintaining store grounds, assisting customers, straightening and cleaning the yard, cycle counts, equipment maintenance, etc.
• Always continue to make customers a priority while performing other duties.
• Ensure a safe working environment. Maintain situational awareness. Identify and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Help out in other departments as necessary.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Competencies :

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Safety Awareness

Supervisory Responsibility : This position does not directly supervise anyone.

Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements :

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the day.
• Must be able to drive a truck to deliver and pick up rental equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs. at times.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time position, scheduled on the day shift, 40 hours / week. Mon - Fri 7a-4p.

Required Education and Experience :

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of customer service experience preferred.
• Valid drivers license; For-Hire Endorsement not required but preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Benefits Offered :

• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Company paid $25k Life Insurance Plan
• Employee discount
• Vacation time
25 days ago