CDL Truck Driver

** CDL Truck Driver**

**Job Category****:** CDL and Truck Drivers **Requisition Number****:** CDLTR003481 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

We are seeking a Class A CDL Driver to help deliver merchandise to customer sites and provide customer service as needed. The ideal candidate will have a Class A CDL license and have experience working in a lumber yard or warehouse setting. Experience driving/using a fork lift is a huge plus.

The pay range for this position is $15.00/hr - $22.00/hr depending on experience.

INTENT OF JOB DESCRIPTION AND MODIFICATION

This job description describes the duties and responsibilities, qualification requirements, physical demands, work environment, etc. for this job. Duties may be combined with other jobs or duties from other jobs depending upon operational circumstances. Management reserves the right to add, modify or end any of the duties contained in the job description as future business conditions warrant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are the essential duties and responsibilities of the Job. Performance Appraisal (PA) measurements are noted in brackets [___].

1. Load and deliver merchandise to customer site as required. Ensure load is properly secured and truck balanced for safe transport of merchandise. Unload merchandise in a safe and presentable manner in the proper location according to customer directions and Company policy. Safely operate truck according to Company driving standards. Maintain delivery schedule. [PA: Merchandise delivered safely in a timely manner.]

2. Adhere to Federal and Company fleet maintenance standards. In accordance with FMCSR 396.11, drivers will inspect their assigned vehicle(s) at the end of the work day. In accordance with Foxworth-Galbraith policy, drivers will inspect their assigned vehicle(s) prior to leaving the yard at the beginning of the work day. Both inspections will be documented on forms provided by Foxworth-Galbraith and submitted to management. Advise management of mechanical and maintenance problems with truck to ensure that repairs and preventative maintenance are performed prior to leaving the yard. [PA: Truck properly maintained to decrease downtime and adhere to applicable laws and regulations.]

3. Obtain and complete all paperwork necessary for delivery or pickup of merchandise from customer site. Ensure all merchandise loaded and delivered is properly accounted for on required Company documents. Provide customer service at site and collect "Cash On Delivery" if required. [PA: All required paperwork filled out to support merchandise delivery or receipt.]

4. Report damage to equipment, merchandise or personal property immediately. [PA: Minimize impact of damaged property and merchandise by prompt reporting and handling of incident.]

5. Provide customer service by assisting with client needs and questions as work schedule allows.

[PA: Customer Service provided consistent with Company standards.]

6. Maintain a clean yard environment including warehouses, fences and open areas. Restock unsold products. Ensure work areas and customer areas are clear of trash, weeds and other obstacles to allow customer to shop easily and safely and to provide a safe work environment. [PA: Yard facilities maintained in accordance with Company standards.]

7. Fill duties and responsibilities of Forklift Operator, as required. [PA: Efficient operation of forklift.]

8. May participate in the execution of scheduled cycle counts as required. [PA: Accurate inventory counts.]

9. Attend and participate in all Company sponsored training programs as required. [PA: Satisfactory participation, retention and application of training program subjects.]

10. Provide service to contractors, professional builders and walk-in Customers. [PA: Customer Service provided consistent with Company standards.]

11.. Unload incoming merchandise, check receiving paperwork and store in proper bin location. Utilize appropriate machinery or tools to store merchandise without damage to products. [PA: Merchandise stored correctly.]

12. Pull merchandise per loading ticket and prepare package in staging area for delivery or pickup. Ensure proper merchandise pulled according to loading ticket. Mark load with order number and date.

[PA: Orders assembled and marked accurately.]

13. Perform any other duties, responsibilities or tasks as assigned. [PA: Efficient completion of assigned duty, responsibility or task.]

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, invoices and work orders. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records;

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid commercial driver's license of the appropriate type and class issued by the state of residence to operate the size and type of Company truck assigned is required. A valid medical card is also required. The driver's record must be acceptable to the Company's insurance carrier and must conform to all restrictions listed on the license in order to operate any Company truck or vehicle.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Exceptional customer service skills are necessary. Ability to operate a forklift is highly required. Knowledge of building materials products and lumber including how to load and deliver is preferred. Geographic knowledge of delivery area(s) is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The Associate frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The Associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Associate must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weath