Night Driver

Granite City Electric Supply Co., Inc; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

A regional electrical distributor in Albany, NY is seeking a Night Driver to join their delivery team. This role involves efficiently delivering products, maintaining vehicle standards, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and 1-3 years of professional driving experience. The compensation starts at an hourly rate of $23. The role demands good communication skills and the ability to handle physical tasks, ensuring timely deliveries in compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-3 years professional driving experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Must hold a valid, unexpired Medical DOT Card.

Responsibilities

• Deliver material to customers in an efficient and safe manner.
• Conduct pre & post trip inspections.
• Ensure truck is in safe operating condition.

Skills

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Math and reading skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operations

Routing software

Eclipse software

Job description

Description

Granite City Electric Supply is the area's premier electrical distributor serving electrical contractors as well as residential, commercial, and industrial customers for over 100 years. With branches covering Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut, we are the largest regional independent electrical supply company and the official distributor of electrical supplies to the Boston Red Sox. Granite City is looking for a Night Driver to join our delivery team in Albany, NY! We offer competitive pay as well as incentives. The Granite City Delivery Driver will assist with routing of the trucks, assist drivers, resolve customer issues, loading of trucks, drive to customer locations, unload, and deliver product in a timely, efficient, and safe manner. Candidate will maintain vehicle in good condition and ensure paperwork is current and accurate. He/she will provide superior customer service, delivering product on-time, accurately and professionally. Hours for this position are 6:30 PM to 3:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Compensation for this position is an hourly rate starting at $23.00.

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Essential Functions

• Deliver material to customers in an efficient and safe manner.
• Conduct pre & post trip inspections.
• Ensure truck is in safe operating condition, looks clean and professional, and adheres to DOT regulations.
• Effectively communicate with internal customers, such as sales associates and ops associate to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Effectively communicate with external customers while providing first class delivery service.
• Provide feedback to the supervisors to maintain efficiency in driving routes.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge of GCE policies and procedures, participates in training, and attends meetings as requested.
• Must always be professional and have a professional appearance.
• Participate in processes and programs aimed at promoting a safe work environment.
• Follow all SOP's for the position, maintain high order accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 1-3 years professional driving experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with forklift operations and warehouse equipment preferred.
• Eclipse software experience preferred; computer aptitude is necessary.
• Equivalent education or experience may be substituted for any of the above.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, Medical DOT Card.
• Experience with routing software preferred.

Position Requirements

• Customer service essential, electrical or construction knowledge is a plus.
• Must have valid License.
• Must have valid, unexpired, Medical DOT Card.
• Must be able to drive professionally, must hold valid, unexpired drivers license.
• Must have a clean driving record/MVR.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Good math and reading skills.
• Must have mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to understand maps/GPS.
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs on a repetitive and ongoing basis.
• Ability to walk/stand/sit.
• Ability to push/pull up to 70lbs repetitively.
• Must be able to bend, twist and stoop frequently.
• Must be able to climb in and out of truck routinely.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Compensation

• Excellent employee benefits including, medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401k, vacation, holiday, sick time and more!

Join our team and work among the best in the industry!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Disabled/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

The employer uses E-Verify.