What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truss Designer and Sales position at Delta Building Center?
Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Truss Design Manager, construction blueprints are reviewed and read for purpose of designing wood roof and floor trusses within Mitek Software. The position also involves building and retaining relationship with clients; both over the phone and often in person.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Read and understand blueprints
- Daily use of Mitek Software to accurately design floor and roof trusses
- File plans and quotations in appropriate folders
- Precise communication with co-workers and others necessary to accomplish task at hand
- Daily telephone usage
- Daily use of email
- Communicate and coordinate production and delivery schedules with appropriate departments as needed
- Report to Design Manager daily
Competencies
- Computer skills / able to utilize Mitek Software
- Ability to analyze and problem solve
- Communication skills – verbal and written; both with coworkers and customers
- Construction framing knowledge
- Understanding of truss design and various applications of truss usage
- Understanding and application of different types and sizes of lumber products
- Attention to detail is a must
- Good organization skills
- Thoroughness
- Customer service oriented
- Flexibility
- Fit for Duty
- Stress tolerance
- Teamwork
- Basic math and geometry skills
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and includes daily use of computers, telephones, copy machines, printers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
This role is largely sedentary; however, it requires the ability to lift files or file boxes, bending or standing as needed and walking on concrete floors to and from work areas or other offices. Must be able to function on fast paced demand.
Travel
Occasionally the need arises to make jobsites visits, that may include out of town travel.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One to 5 years of Truss Design experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- One to 5 years of Mitek Design experience
EEO Statement
There shall be no unlawful discrimination or harassment against employees or applicants for employment because of race or color, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information or other protected status. Equal employment opportunity, as required by law, shall apply to all personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, demotion, layoff, or termination.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.