Driver Helper Delivery

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction supply company in Columbia, SC, seeks a delivery assistant to help with customer orders and drive delivery vehicles. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and valid driver's license. Responsibilities include loading products, ensuring delivery compliance, and maintaining vehicle safety. This position offers a dynamic work environment with physical demands such as lifting and carrying up to 200 pounds.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience performing similar tasks or equivalent education.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assists with loading and securing product on delivery vehicle.
• Delivers customer orders to sites using a van or pickup truck.
• Drives a pilot vehicle for oversize loads.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read and understand maps, routes, road signs

Excellent customer service skills

Basic math and measurement skills

Knowledge of escort service regulations

Ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PURPOSE

Assists Driver in delivering customer orders; assists in loading and off-loading product; or drives pilot vehicle for oversize loads. May deliver customer orders using a company van or pickup truck under 10,000 GVW. Work is performed under the direction of department supervisor or manager.

Does NOT require a Commercial Motor Vehicle license.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with loading and appropriately securing product onto or inside delivery vehicle using motorized or non‑motorized material handling equipment.
• Assists Driver in delivering and off‑loading product at customer facility. With assistance from Driver will carry product (i.e., drywall, windows, doors, etc.) to a designated area at the customer site.
• Delivers customer orders to customer site using a company van or pickup truck. Obtains signed proof of delivery.
• Drives pilot vehicle for oversize loads, ensuring compliance with appropriate safety regulations.
• Inspects and maintains delivery vehicles to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co‑workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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.

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and one (1) year experience performing these or similar tasks, or equivalent combination of education, training or experience. Valid driver’s license required.

COMPETENCIES

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand maps, routes, road signs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to read and understand machine and equipment diagrams and system schematics
• Knowledgeable of escort service regulations
• Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills
• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non‑motorized material handling equipment
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee regularly rides in a truck delivering product to customers. Works in all types of weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently and on occasion may be required to lift and carry, with assistance, up to 200 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.
• Must be able to climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360 degree visibility, use arms to operate controls, etc.