Route Driver

Briggs Inc of Omaha•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Briggs, Inc. of Omaha is a privately held plumbing and lighting distributor for commercial, residential, remodel, pump and well and service contractors since 1906 with locations in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas. JOB OBJECTIVE: Deliver material to customer shops and job sites in a safe and prompt manner. ROUTE DRIVER ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Route Driver will perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections to comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) safety regulations as applicable. Route Driver will maintain truck for safe operation, cleanliness and proper fuel. Route Driver will load and unload material on truck. Responsible securing material to truck before moving truck. Route Driver will check orders for accuracy. Route Driver will develop efficient delivery route to deliver material to customer shops and job sites. Route Driver will communicate effectively with customers. Route Driver will report problems with deliveries or material to Branch Manager. Responsible for notifying Branch Manager of any truck/equipment failure or vehicle accidents. Route Driver will train on the safe usage of warehouse equipment. Route Driver will operate warehouse equipment, such as the forklift. Route Driver will assist in cleaning and maintenance of warehouse. Route Driver will stock material in racks and bins when requested. Route Driver will assist in pulling orders for delivery or shipping. Route Driver will assist in receiving as needed. Assist in counting physical inventory. Route Drive will perform duties as requested by branch management. Assigned responsibilities and duties may vary based upon branch size and operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
6 months to 1 year of relevant experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
Daily contact with customers requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.
Lifting in excess of 20 - 50-pound objects constantly and in excess of 100-pound objects occasionally is required.
Climbing ladders, stairs, and ramps.
Balancing.
Pushing and pulling.
Crouching and kneeling.
Grasping objects.
Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds with or without correction.
Minimum vision required to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and to prevent injury to oneself and others.
Must comply with all OSHA regulations.
Must maintain the proper class of CDL.
Must comply with all local and state requirements concerning traffic safety and licensing and comply with all DOT regulations.
Abide by all policies, rules, and regulations of Briggs Inc. including all applicable safety rules and regulations.
Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections to comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) safety regulations as applicable.
Maintain truck for safe operation, cleanliness and proper fuel.
Load and unload material on truck.
Responsible securing material to truck before moving truck.
Check orders for accuracy.
Develop efficient delivery route to deliver material to customer shops and job sites.
Communicate effectively with customers.
Report problems with deliveries or material to Branch Manager.
Responsible for notifying Branch Manager of any truck/equipment failure or vehicle accidents.
Train on the safe usage of warehouse equipment.
Operate warehouse equipment, such as the forklift.
Assist in cleaning and maintenance of warehouse.
Stock material in racks and bins when requested.
Assist in pulling orders for delivery or shipping.
Assist in receiving as needed.
Assist in counting physical inventory.
Perform duties as requested by branch management.