What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver-CDL position at Capitol Materials, Inc.?
GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit or any one of our subsidiary company websites.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Inspect truck/trailer for defects for safe operation
- Safely load building materials onto flatbed or boom truck and unload products at commercial and residential job sites
- Deliver materials to assigned area as directed by the customer while prioritizing personal safety and the safety of those around you
- Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations
- Must report all accidents involving driver or company equipment
- Stamina to lift heavy building materials up to 100 lbs. for load/unload
- Excellent customer service skills and professional attitude
Other Competencies:
- Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive
- Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- Must have a valid commercial driver's license (CDL)
- Minimum Class B License, Class A strongly preferred
- Must have a clear three (3) year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- Must have overall knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to remain in stationary position while driving commercial vehicle 40%
- Must be able to lift heavy building materials up to 80 lbs. for load/unload
- Constantly, moving from unloading materials from commercial motor vehicle onto job site
- Constantly, operates commercial motor vehicle and/or boom vehicle
- Constantly, positions self to unload materials from flatbed or boom
- Must be able to judge distance while delivering materials and/or operating boom
- Frequently moves materials weighing up to 80lbs while unloading flatbed
- Must be able to communicate with management and coworkers and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Constantly working in outside environment while making deliveries
Mental Demands:
- Must be able to prioritize job sites and deadlines
- Must be able to manage stress depending on customer's deadline
- Must be able to multitask
- Must be able to receive information and directions
- Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur
- Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement
Company Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
- 401k
- Paid holidays & vacation days
This job description is subject to change at any time.
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