Class A Driver

Truss Craft of Kansas LLC; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

100% Employer Paid Life, AD&D, STD

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan

Scholarship & Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Truss Craft of Kansas LLC in Hays, KS is seeking a dependable Class A Driver to safely transport roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels and related building materials to customer sites. You will operate company trucks, secure loads, perform pre-trip inspections, and provide professional customer service.

The role requires a valid Class A license, a clean driving record, ability to lift up to 70 pounds, and stamina for long days on the road.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Class A driver's license with a clean driving record is required.
• Ability to stand and walk 4–10 hours daily.
• Proficiency in using a computer and calculator.
• Physical strength to lift up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company trucks and transport roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels, and building components to customer sites.
• Load and secure materials per sales invoices; verify loads with yard manager.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety.
• Provide excellent customer service at customer locations and job sites.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and company safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Load securement

Pre-trip inspections

Computer and calculator use

Calm, professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Class A driver's license

Job description

Truss Craft of Kansas
710 General Custer Road
Hays, KS 67601, USA

Description

Company Overview: Truss Craft of Kansas, a Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: The Class A Driver plays a key role in the safe, accurate, and timely delivery of roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels, and other building components to customer job sites. This position safely operates company vehicles, secures and transports loads, and assists with unloading materials while ensuring products are delivered accurately and without damage. The Class A Driver provides excellent customer service and maintains a high level of professionalism and safety while representing the company at customer locations and job sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn and understand company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy.
• Provide excellent customer service to all clients.
• Load trucks according to the sales invoice and list of materials.
• Organize and secure loads to ensure safe and efficient transport.
• Verify accuracy of loads with the yard manager before departure.
• Deliver and unload materials at customer job sites, ensuring satisfaction.
• Follow delivery instructions and ensure timely deliveries.
• Perform vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Record delivery information on the sales invoice and communicate customer messages from the job site.
• Obey all traffic laws and safety regulations while operating company trucks, trailer-mounted forklifts, and other specialized equipment, including transporting oversized loads and wearing seat belts at all times.
• Adhere to yard loading and security procedures.
• Accurately process merchandise returns with a credit memo.
• Address and resolve customer complaints professionally and promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in assigned yard and areas.
• Assist with loading customer merchandise as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• Strong desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to respond to issues quickly and handle them in a calm, accurate, and professional manner.
• Ability to stand and walk for 4 to 10 hours daily.
• Proficiency in using a computer and calculator.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Class A driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Physical strength to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Additional Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

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