Route Driver

Description

 Route Driver 

Briggs, Inc. of Omaha is a privately held plumbing and lighting distributor for commercial, residential, remodel, pump and well and service contractors since 1906 with locations in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas.

 JOB OBJECTIVE: Deliver material to customer shops and job sites in a safe and prompt manner.

ROUTE DRIVER ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Route Driver will perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections to comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) safety regulations as applicable.
• Route Driver will maintain truck for safe operation, cleanliness and proper fuel.
• Route Driver will load and unload material on truck.
• Responsible securing material to truck before moving truck.
• Route Driver will check orders for accuracy.
• Route Driver will develop efficient delivery route to deliver material to customer shops and job sites.
• Route Driver will communicate effectively with customers.
• Route Driver will report problems with deliveries or material to Branch Manager.
• Responsible for notifying Branch Manager of any truck/equipment failure or vehicle accidents.
• Route Driver will train on the safe usage of warehouse equipment.
• Route Driver will operate warehouse equipment, such as the forklift.
• Route Driver will assist in cleaning and maintenance of warehouse.
• Route Driver will stock material in racks and bins when requested.
• Route Driver will assist in pulling orders for delivery or shipping.
• Route Driver will assist in receiving as needed.
• Assist in counting physical inventory.
• Route Drive will perform duties as requested by branch management. Assigned responsibilities and duties may vary based upon branch size and operations. 

ROUTE DRIVER BENEFITS:

Medical

· Dental

· Vision 

· Basic Life & Voluntary Life

· 401(K) Plan

· PTO & Holidays

· Personal days

· Short-term & Long-term disability

· Tuition reimbursement

REQUIRED: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Daily contact with customers requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

 REQUIRED: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Daily contact with customers requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.

ROUTE DRIVER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lifting in excess of 20 - 50-pound objects constantly and in excess of 100-pound objects occasionally is required. Climbing ladders, stairs, and ramps. Balancing. Pushing and pulling. Crouching and kneeling. Grasping objects. Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds with or without correction.

ROUTE DRIVER VISION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum vision required to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and to prevent injury to oneself and others.

 
ROUTE DRIVER JOB STANDARDS: Must comply with all OSHA regulations. Must maintain the proper class of CDL. Must comply with all local and state requirements concerning traffic safety and licensing and comply with all DOT regulations. Abide by all policies, rules, and regulations of Briggs Inc. including all applicable safety rules and regulations. Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical skills.

 
ROUTE DRIVER JOB LOCATION AND EXPOSURES: Activities occur inside and outside. The associate is subject to the following conditions: extreme cold and extreme heat temperatures; noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above noise level; vibrating movements of extremities or whole body; hazards such as moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, working in high places, and exposure to chemicals; atmospheric conditions that affect respiratory system or the skin; and oils.

 
ROUTE DRIVER EQUIPMENT USED: Delivery truck, forklift, hand truck, order picker, tow motor, shrink wrap machine, pallet jack, dock loader, cherry pickers, band machine, wire cutter, band cutter, razor cutter, tape gun, rolling ladder, lift gate, and staple gun.

ROUTE DRIVER ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.