Job Description
Drive for BFS, the #1 name in the industry and America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market
At Builders FirstSource, we value our drivers and will support you at every turn through continued learning and training, the right equipment, tools, technology, and an overriding commitment to safety and career growth
PURPOSE Responsible for driving delivery vehicles and/or operating truck-trailer combinations to transport and deliver materials to customer sites
Adheres to driver safety/compliance regulations, delivers un-damaged goods on schedule, and provides professional service to customers
Drive vehicles weighing greater than 26,000 pounds and may tow vehicles or trailers less than 10,000 pounds
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May load or assist with loading and appropriately securing product, materials, or supplies inside delivery vehicle
Delivers customer orders to specified delivery site
Maneuvers vehicles into loading or unloading positions and ensures that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
Assists customers with unloading materials safely and accurately
Takes all precautions to protect the product and the customer’s property
Verifies order details and maintains logs of delivery duties including amounts and/or weights of items, mileage and locations of deliveries
Checks items against invoice to ensure order accuracy
Acts as a customer service liaison between the company and the site customer
Handles customer concerns and helps resolve issues as they arise
Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of delivery vehicles; performs routine safety checks to ensure vehicles comply with company guidelines
Required to use hand held devices, except for while driving, to ensure compliance with DVIR and HOS
Maintain hours of service logs and pre/post trip inspection procedures
May perform credit/product return pick-ups and related paperwork
Operate a Forklift or non-motorized material handling equipment to load and off load materials to designated areas
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 as 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 GED, 21+ years old, valid driver's license and a class B CDL license
A minimum of 1 year of delivery driving experience. 2 years of CDL driving experience strongly preferred
Valid driver’s license Class B CDL license Pass MVR report Obtain a DOT medical card within five (5) days of a request Have less than 5 moving violations in the last 5 years Basic math & measurement skills Ability to read and speak the English language COMPETENCIES Relationship Building: Builds working relationships and seeks to resolve issues constructively
Teamwork: Knows and supports teammates’ work and deliverables
Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise
Customer Focus: Listens to, anticipates and responds to customer needs
Conflict Resolution: Manages difficult situations professionally and partners with others to achieve mutually beneficial results
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
Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust
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 physically operate delivery vehicles (climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360-degree visibility, use arms to operate controls, etc.)
As a BFS driver, you’re there for our customers, so we’re there for you
Providing everything from a terrific team environment, performance-driven work culture to competitive pay and great perks and benefits
Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS
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
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
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: [email protected]
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Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.