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BFS Driver

Drive for BFS, the #1 name in the industry and America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. At Builders FirstSource, we value our drivers and will support you at every turn through continued learning and training, the right equipment, tools, technology, and an overriding commitment to safety and career growth.

Position Summary:

Drives delivery vehicle to transport materials to location or at customer site that requires the operation of a crane or boom in the loading and off-loading of materials. Operates crane or boom on delivery truck, including rigging, planning and hoisting of a variety of heavy construction materials. Requires a CDL license to operate delivery vehicle in excess of 26,001 pounds. Requires a crane or boom operator certification.

What You'll Do:

• Drives delivery vehicle to transport product, materials or supplies to and from locations and at customer site.
• Loads and/or unloaded materials that require the operation of a crane/boom by rigging, planning and hoisting a variety of heavy construction materials onto delivery trucks.
• Calculates the boom/crane capacities and weights and checks clearances so that buildings, hydro wires and foundation of the machine will not be damaged during operation.
• Calculates weight of materials to ensure it is not over weight limits of the truck and/or DOT regulations.
• Addresses and resolves customer issues as appropriate. Informs supervisors of any issues that remain outstanding related to customer deliveries, truck loading, and route sequence.
• Inspects and maintains crane/boom equipment in order to ensure safety and prevent damage to equipment and surrounding structures.
• Maintains logs of delivery duties including amounts and/or weights of items, mileage and locations of deliveries; checks items against invoice or bill of lading.
• Inspects and maintains delivery vehicle to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory requirements. Reports any maintenance problems to supervisor.
• Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and two (2) years driving experience and a minimum of one (1) year experience operating a Boom or Crane, or equivalent combination of education, training or experience. Candidate must have a valid CDL at all times, be at least 21 years old, and hold a Boom or Crane Operator certification. A DOT medical card must be obtained within five (5) days of a request, and the candidate must have had less than five moving violations in the past five years.

What You Can Bring to the Team:

• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing driving and materials handling tasks
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand maps, routes, road signs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out route assignment
• Ability to read and understand machine and equipment diagrams and system schematics
• Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills
• Must have a CDL license and comply with all state and federal regulations.
• Must have a Boom or Crane Operator certification.

Work Environment / Physical Activity:

• Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently and on occasion may be required to lift and carry, with assistance, up to 200 pounds.
• Must be able to physically operate crane equipment (climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360-degree visibility, use arms to operate controls, etc.).

As a BFS driver, you're there for our customers, so we're there for you. Providing everything from a terrific team environment, performance-driven work culture to competitive pay and great perks and benefits. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.