About the Role
Drives assigned company vehicles primarily to deliver lumber and building materials to customers.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the loading and tie down of materials to be delivered.
- Checks loads to be delivered against the invoice to ensure product, sizes and quantities are correct prior to leaving the yard.
- Unloads product at the customer’s site location manually or with the assistance of a fork truck or helper.
- Unloads and verifies product to customer’s invoice.
- Gets customer’s signature as possible.
- Collects COD’s as needed.
- Handles materials as to avoid damage and damage causing situations.
- Follows all State and Federal Safety Laws of safe driving.
- Completes all forms, reports and truck logs as required by law or Company regulations.
- Complies with all DOT required testing and training regulations.
- Responsible for safe operation, appearance, and operational readiness of their assigned vehicle, including daily servicing and maintenance such as oil, tires, lights, ropes, flares, etc.
- Reports any mechanical or repair problems to the Yard Foreman.
- Maintains a courteous and helpful attitude at the yard and upon all deliveries to customers.
- Exercises caution and courtesy while driving.
- Completes all deliveries as promptly, efficiently and safely as possible.
- Calls the Yard Foreman when confronted with unanticipated situations.
- Follows proper procedures while immediately reporting any vehicle accidents or near misses to the Yard Foreman.
- Adheres to all safety procedures.
- Follows proper procedures for inter-yard transfers.
- Reports any indications of theft or bribery to foreman.
- Performs yard duties when not assigned driving duties.
- Maintains good housekeeping practices in assigned areas.
- Displays teamwork and effort in performance of all duties.
- Participates in required training assignments.
- Completes any daily vehicle maintenance logs as needed.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Must be able to lift and carry heavy materials.
- Must be able to operate a fork truck or be willing to be trained.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Must be reliable and punctual.
- Must be able to follow instructions and safety procedures.
- Must be able to complete all required paperwork accurately.
- Must be able to comply with all DOT regulations.
Skills
- Driving
- Material handling
- Customer service
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Record keeping
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
