Driver - Class B CDL Delivery

Builders FirstSource • Farmingdale, NY

17h

About The Position

Responsible for loading, transporting, and delivering material to customer sites. The driver operates a delivery vehicle and/or trailer combination, including vehicles with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or greater and vehicles of that weight towing a trailer under 10,000 pounds. The driver assists customers with unloading material safely and accurately, taking precautions to protect the product and customer property. The role uses a hand-held device, except while driving, to comply with DVIR and HOS requirements; verifies order details; maintains delivery logs with amounts and/or weights, mileage, and delivery locations; and checks items against invoices for order accuracy. The driver serves as a customer service liaison, addresses customer concerns, helps resolve issues, and maintains service logs and pre- and post-trip inspection procedures.

Work is performed in a production environment subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels, and dust. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently and, on occasion, lift and carry up to 200 pounds with assistance. The role also requires physically operating crane equipment, including climbing into or onto the truck or load, twisting the torso for 360-degree visibility, and using the arms to operate controls. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Class B CDL license.
• At least one year of driving experience.
• Must be able to pass an MVR report.
• Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card within five days of a request.
• Must have fewer than five moving violations in the last five years.
• Forklift certification.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for driving and materials-handling tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand maps, routes, and road signs.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out route assignments.
• Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently and, on occasion, up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to physically operate crane equipment, including climbing into or onto the truck or load, twisting the torso for 360-degree visibility, and using arms to operate controls.

Nice To Haves

• One year of CDL driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, transport, and deliver material to customer sites.
• Operate delivery vehicles and/or trailer combinations appropriate to the materials being transported.
• Assist customers with unloading material safely and accurately while protecting products and customer property.
• Use a hand-held device, except while driving, to comply with DVIR and HOS requirements.
• Verify order details and maintain delivery logs, including amounts and/or weights, mileage, and delivery locations.
• Check items against invoices to ensure order accuracy.
• Act as a customer service liaison, handle customer concerns, and help resolve issues.
• Maintain service logs and perform pre- and post-trip inspection procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED