About the Role
Transport materials from the lumber yard to job sites in a safe and timely manner. Loads and unloads materials manually or mechanically by following company delivery guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Safely drive a commercial vehicle in compliance with all DOT regulations.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections per DOT guidelines.
- Strap truck in a safe manner and within DOT guidelines.
- Maintain truck log per state and federal regulations.
- Verify load against shipping paperwork.
- Actively load and unload truck manually or with equipment including Moffett or Flatbed Dump.
- Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor for delivery instructions.
- Perform regular and emergency roadside repairs.
- Communicate problems, concerns, and ideas to management.
- Identify process improvements.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly commercial vehicle.
- Participate in all assigned training programs and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Perform Material Handling Duties as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must possess a clean CDL Class A New York State Driver’s License.
- Must be able to present a current DOT Medical Certificate.
- Must be able to pass a required Drug and Alcohol Screen.
- Knowledge of Rochester and Surrounding Areas Roads and Highways.
- Employees must be reliable, punctual, and safety-minded, with a strong work ethic.
- Employees must display a positive, helpful demeanor, and a commitment to providing the best in customer service.
- Basic math and reading skills required.
- Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
- Physically demanding job requiring ability to sit and stand for the duration of the shift.
- Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Skills
- Teamwork
- Organizational Skills
- Quality Focus
- Communication Proficiency
- Time Management
- Safe Driving
- Decision Making
- Customer Service Oriented
- Forklift operation (training provided)
- Moffett operation (training provided)
Location
- Rochester, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
- Seasonal Overtime
- Home Every Night
Experience Level
- 1 Year Verified CDL- A Driving Experience
- Building Material Distribution or Construction Experience a Plus
Education Level
- High School Diploma/GED equivalent preferred
About the Company
- Wm. B. Morse Lumber Company started in Rochester New York over 171 years ago.
- The Morse companies provide quality building materials to the construction trades while treating our customers and employees fairly and honestly.
- We are a growing company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us.
