Company Truck Driver - CDL A

SUMMARY: The Truck Driver will transport materials from the lumber yard to job sites in a safe and timely manner. Loads and unloads materials manually or mechanically by following company delivery guidelines. 

POSITION: CDL-A TRUCK DRIVER

DEPARTMENT: Morse Lumber Shipping Dept.

PAY: Hourly, Non- Exempt 

REPORTS TO: Dispatch Supervisor 

HOURS: M-F, 7AM-3:30PM, Seasonal Overtime, may contain Saturdays. Home Every Night 

WORK AUTHORIZATION: US Person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)

COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork.
• Organizational Skills.
• Quality Focus.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Time Management.
• Safe Driving.
• Decision Making.
• Customer Service Oriented 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Safely drives a commercial vehicle in compliance with all DOT regulations. 
• Conducts a pre-trip and post-trip inspection per DOT guidelines. 
• Straps truck in a safe manner and within DOT guidelines.
• Maintains truck log per state and federal regulations as assigned. 
• Verifies load against shipping paperwork.
• Actively loads and unloads truck manually or with equipment including Moffett or Flatbed Dump. 
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with the supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Performs regular and emergency roadside repairs such as installing light bulbs & fuses.
• Communicate problems, concerns, and ideas to management. Identify process improvements.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly commercial vehicle. 
• Participate in all assigned training programs and adhere to all company policies and procedures. 
• Develop and maintain excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Responsibilities may include Material Handling Duties as needed.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:

• Clean CDL Class A New York State Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to present a current DOT Medical Certificate.
• Must be able to Pass a required Drug and Alcohol Screen. 
• Knowledge of Rochester and Surrounding Areas Roads and Highways. 
• Employees must be reliable, punctual, and safety-minded, with a strong work ethic.
• Employees Must display a positive, helpful demeanor, and a commitment to providing the best in customer service.
• Basic math and reading skills to perform job tasks and complete necessary paperwork.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate a forklift. (Willing to train) 
• Knowledge of and ability to operate a Moffett. (Willing to train) 
• Physically demanding job that requires being able to sit and stand for the duration of assigned shift.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 1 Year Verified CDL- A Driving Experience. 
• Building Material Distribution or Construction Experience a Plus. 

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Outdoor, All Season Driving Position. 

COMPANY: Wm. B. Morse Lumber Company started in Rochester New York over 171 years ago. The Morse companies provide quality building materials to the construction trades while treating our customers and employees fairly and honestly. We are a growing company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us.