Traveling Construction Coordinator

Van Meter • Keokuk, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Traveling Construction Coordinator provides lasting value for our customers by facilitating the needs of the customer’s job site. This includes, but is not limited to ordering material, receiving material at jobsite, providing material coordination and agile construction practices to the jobsite. This individual is an important liaison between Van Meter sales, operations, and customers in the field. This person must have the flexibility to travel within the United States to be on assignment for months at a time. When not on assignment, this individual will work at the Central Distribution Center as a team member. This person exemplifies all safe work practices. This individual promotes our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve. Click here to learn more: Explore New Possibilities as a Traveling Construction Coordinator

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to travel within the United States to be on assignment for months at a time
• Previous customer service experience required
• Ability to lift 70 lbs. on a consistent basis
• Ability to operate lift truck equipment
• Ability to work an extended shift to complete work tasks as needed
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Willingness to obtain a Class A or Class B CDL if deemed necessary
• Ability to meet and maintain qualifications as required by the DOT
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Forklift operating experience required
• Deployment to jobsites throughout the United States for extended periods of time
• Minimum 3 year commitment required
• Ability to work collaboratively with all areas of the job site
• Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
• Ability to effectively communicate with outside vendors and customers
• Execute duties with the highest regard for safety, continuous improvement, and cost reduction
• Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude
• Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem solving ability
• Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines
• Self-motivated
• Dependable
• Detail orientated
• Ability to stay on task
• Drive for continuous improvement
• Advocate for Van Meter

Nice To Haves

• Previous distribution center experience preferred
• Knowledge of Eclipse preferred
• Knowledge of handheld RF scanner is a plus

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company safety policies and initiatives
• Complete returns for parts and tools from the jobsite
• Accurately maintain jobsite inventory and equipment
• Complete parts and tools requests through ordering, receiving and shipping
• Conduct product and tool cleaning, inspection, and storage at the jobsite
• Work closely with Inside Sales, Purchasing and Operations
• Provide customer service and support as main contact between Van Meter and customer
• Set up and relocate fabrication stations/areas
• Clean, stock and remove excess material from work areas
• Deliver parts and tools to needed areas of jobsite
• Receive and distribute deliveries as needed
• Keep Connex and laydown yard clean and orderly
• Clean, charge and/or fuel lifts and generators
• General jobsite housekeeping
• Assemble lights and other assemblies before installation
• Responsibly manage expense associated with travel and working in the field
• Process, cut, and prepare wire orders in an efficient and accurate manner
• Label, verify and ships all outgoing commodity orders
• Maintain inventory integrity through uses of cycle count, RD and wire cutting processes
• Clean, maintain and 5S warehouse, office, and break trailers
• Utilize multiple tools including, air compressors, nail guns, wire cutting tools, etc.
• General help with crew members when needed

Benefits

• Van Meter offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, paid time off including holidays, 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

What This Job Offers

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