CDL Driver-Crane Operator

Gulfeagle Supply•Valdosta, GA

115d

About The Position

Gulfeagle Supply is hiring a driver to deliver roofing and building products to job sites. Drivers safely transport materials along efficient routes while following traffic laws, safety regulations, and company procedures. They help load and secure materials, verify quantities, unload using a crane, forklift, conveyor, or by hand, and may assist with rooftop placement. Drivers represent the company at job sites, provide customer assistance, and may lead, instruct, and supervise others. The role includes daily vehicle and DOT inspections, recording mileage and fuel, keeping vehicles and work areas presentable, reporting maintenance problems, and performing minor repairs as needed. Drivers also support inventory activities and follow OSHA and company safety requirements. Work may involve indoor and outdoor conditions, adverse weather, multi-story buildings, rooftops, and physically demanding material handling. The position reports directly to the Branch Manager and indirectly to the Regional Manager and Safety Coordinator in the areas specified in the posting. A competitive sign-on bonus is available, and drivers are home every night.

Requirements

Valid state CDL Class A or B driver's license with a clear MVR and DOT record.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Current and valid Medical Certification Card and ability to meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements.
Must have held a CDL driving position during the previous year with consecutive driving experience.
One year of driving experience.
Clean driving record, including fewer than three points or one violation, no DUI or DWI within the last three years, and no driver's license revocation or suspension.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English or Spanish as required by the branch location.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Knowledge of roofing materials and/or construction and distribution.
High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in controlling a vehicle.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in hot, cold, rainy, or other adverse weather conditions.
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 100 pounds, including continually for up to two hours at a time; ability to bend, reach, lift, and climb.
Ability to work on multi-story buildings and at various heights; rooftop and 40-foot ladder climbing may be required depending on location.
Ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public and customer personnel, using tact and diplomacy.
Ability to handle all job functions safely and maintain loyalty to Gulfeagle Supply.
Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
Must pass company-required drug screening; employees are subject to random substance abuse testing under company policy.

Nice To Haves

Previous material handling experience.
Previous forklift experience.
Crane-operation certification.

Responsibilities

Load or assist with loading and securing materials on trucks; verify material quantities.
Transport materials to job sites using efficient routes and obey traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
Unload or assist with unloading materials using a forklift, crane, conveyor, or by hand.
Secure returning loads before leaving a job site.
Where applicable, climb ladders and rooftops to assist with deliveries and ensure materials are properly stacked and distributed.
Inspect the truck daily, complete the DOT inspection booklet, check oil, water, gasoline, and tire air, and report maintenance malfunctions to the Warehouse Manager.
Ensure the truck is properly equipped and safely operate trucks, forklifts, conveyors, and other motorized equipment in accordance with state laws.
Record daily mileage and fuel as required.
Assist with inventory quarterly or as needed.
Maintain the warehouse, yard, and trucks in a presentable manner and make minor repairs as needed.
Follow OSHA requirements and handle materials and vehicles safely, using appropriate safety devices.
Assist customers with materials and report delivery problems or service issues.
Perform other duties as requested.