What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver I - Flatbed position at Southland Industries Inc.?
Position Summary
Responsible for safely and efficiently dropping off/picking up materials from various vendors and construction sites.
Position Details
- Drives delivery trucks to job sites and company destinations. Properly secures and straps down materials for safe delivery.
- Loads, unloads, moves, stacks, stages, transports tools, supplies and equipment by hand or using dolly and/or forklift.
- Distributes received packages to designated office personnel as directed.
- Wash and clean department vehicles.
- Sweeps, cleans, hauls trash and maintains work area in a clean and organized fashion.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 years relevant experience, flatbed experience is preferable
- Valid Class A Driver’s license
- Ability to safely operate a company vehicle and equipment, such as forklift
- Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical projects and related tools and equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Customer-service orientation
- Attention to and respect for safety rules and regulations
- Ability to work efficiently in the warehouse and at the construction site
Benefits
As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
- 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
- Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
- Disability income protection insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
- Wellness benefits
About Southland Industries
As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.
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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
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