For Hire Delivery Driver

Gillman Home Center • Batesville, IN

11d

About The Position

The Delivery Driver/Lumber Yard Associate provides excellent customer service and performs tasks involved in the overall operation of the lumber yard and associated equipment. The role includes delivering loads that require a For-Hire driver’s license endorsement. This is a full-time, day-shift position of up to 40 hours per week. The position does not directly supervise anyone.

The employee assists customers with loading and unloading lumber and building materials, builds loads, operates trucks and equipment, and delivers materials to homes and job sites. They plan economical delivery routes, manually carry materials onto job sites, and perform routine equipment and truck inspections, preventive maintenance, cleaning, and required daily inspection logs. When not making deliveries, the employee performs other lumber yard duties, such as maintaining store grounds, assisting customers, cleaning and organizing the yard, cycle counts, and equipment maintenance. The role requires maintaining a safe working environment and following company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must obtain a For-Hire Endorsement for this position.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including prolonged standing and walking, driving a truck, and lifting up to 80 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of customer service experience.
• For-Hire Endorsement.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and treat team members, vendors, and customers with courtesy and respect.
• Greet and assist customers, answer questions, and work with management to resolve customer concerns.
• Assist customers with loading and unloading lumber and building materials, build loads as needed, and operate trucks and equipment.
• Deliver materials to homes and job sites and plan routes for economical use of time and equipment.
• Carry building materials, including heavy or awkward items such as drywall, onto job sites and place them carefully to avoid damage.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and cleaning on assigned equipment and trucks; refer defects or repairs to a supervisor.
• Maintain accurate daily inspection logs as required by law.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards; maintain situational awareness and report safety concerns to management.
• Perform other lumber yard tasks when not making deliveries, including maintaining store grounds, assisting customers, straightening and cleaning the yard, cycle counts, and equipment maintenance.
• Keep customers a priority while performing other duties and help other departments as necessary.
• Follow company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, cancer, and accident coverage.
• Life insurance, including a company-paid $25,000 life insurance plan.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Employee discount.
• Vacation time.

What This Job Offers

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