Route Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

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 : Route Driver will deliver material to customer shops and job sites in a safe and prompt manner.

PAY RANGE : $17.00 - 21.00 per hour

ROUTE DRIVERESSENTIAL 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.
• Check orders for accuracy.
• Develop efficient delivery route to deliver material to customer shops and job sites.
• Communicate effectively with customers.
• Report problems with deliveries or material to Branch Manager.
• Responsible for notifying Branch Manager of any truck / equipment failure or vehicle accidents.
• Train on the safe usage of warehouse equipment.
• Operate warehouse equipment, such as the forklift.
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of warehouse.
• Stock material in racks and bins when requested.
• Assist in pulling orders for delivery or shipping.
• Assist in receiving as needed.
• Assist in counting physical inventory
• Perform duties as requested by branch management. Assigned responsibilities and duties may vary based upon branch size and operations.
BENEFITS :
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life & Voluntary Life
• 401(K) Plan
• PTO & Holidays
• Personal days
• Short-term & Long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement

Requirements :

ROUTE DRIVER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Route Driver will lift 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 prevent injury to oneself and others.

ROUTE DRIVER JOB STANDARDS : Route Driver must comply with all OSHA regulations. 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 : Route Driver 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.

REQUIRED : Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Experience / Education