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Builders FirstSource; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Supportive culture

Job summary

A leading building materials supplier in Punta Gorda, Florida, seeks a dedicated individual to manage vehicle assignments for material delivery. The role requires a high school diploma and relevant experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and be able to work in varied environments. Join us for competitive benefits and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of related experience/training or equivalent education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and customers.
• Willingness to work in varied environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Compile list of available vehicles.
• Assign vehicles based on trip requirements and user preference.
• Record vehicle usage details and investigate overdue vehicles.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret technical procedures

Basic mathematical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

PURPOSE

Assigns motor vehicles and drivers for conveyance of building materials by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compiles list of available vehicles.
• Assigns vehicles according to factors such as length and purpose of trip, freight or passenger requirements, and preference of user.
• Assigns orders to lift operators to be pulled from inventory.
• Issues keys, record sheets, and credentials to drivers.
• Records time of departure, destination, cargo, and expected time of return.
• Investigates overdue vehicles.
• Directs activities of drivers by two-way radio.
• Confers with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise.
• Maintains record of mileage, fuel used, repairs made, and other expenses.
• Establishes service or delivery routes.
• Assigns helpers to drivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write basic business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, customers, and members of management.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people-first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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