Delivery Driver-CDL

Job Category : Operations Requisition Number : DELIV06080 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

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 drivers 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 customers 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.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference.

We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Skills

Required

DOT Regulations *Expert* Lift 50lbs-100lbs *Expert* Preferred

Boom or Crane Experience *Expert* Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CDL Driver

Last updated : 2024-04-23