Class A Driver

The Building Center•Holly Hill, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A Driver delivers complete, accurate, and timely orders to customers while representing The Building Center professionally, safely, and cost-effectively in compliance with DOT and other applicable regulations. The role prepares and inspects the truck, oversees loading and securing goods, verifies shipping papers, selects effective delivery routes, and documents deliveries and customer receipts. Drivers keep in contact with the company during deliveries, respond to updated instructions, and report discrepancies and customer feedback. The position also includes safe operation of forklifts and other warehouse equipment, occasional warehouse and counter duties, and maintaining required driving, vehicle, safety, security, and quality records. The position requires a CDL Class A license and a working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations. A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. The employee regularly stands, walks, reaches, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, talks, and hears, and regularly lifts or moves up to 200 pounds.

Requirements

CDL Class A license.
Class D license for vehicles up to 26,000 pounds.
Working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
Superior customer service and a professional demeanor.
Ability to understand and carry out simple and detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to handle standardized situations and problems involving a few concrete variables.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to regularly perform the listed physical activities and lift or move up to 200 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred, but not required).

Responsibilities

Prepare the truck for operation, assist with and oversee loading, secure items, and verify shipping papers.
Inspect tires, lights, brakes, fluids, and other truck components for safe, cost-effective performance and preventive maintenance needs.
Deliver orders using effective routes and meet established timeframes and customer needs.
Communicate with the company during deliveries and receive updated instructions.
Document deliveries, order accuracy, and customer receipt according to company directives; report discrepancies.
Collect customer service feedback, resolve complaints according to company policy, and relay information to the company.
Inform customers about products and services that may improve satisfaction and sales.
Maintain and monitor truck maintenance and driving-record requirements, and keep required safety, security, and quality documents.
Update job knowledge and maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other required technologies.
Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment as required.
Maintain a safe driving record free of violations.
Perform occasional warehouse and counter duties.
Follow company policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties.