Driver-CDL Boom/Crane Delivery

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.

About the Role

Under general supervision, drives a delivery vehicle to transport materials to locations or customer sites that require the operation of a crane or boom for loading and off-loading materials. Operates crane or boom on the delivery truck, including rigging, planning, and hoisting a variety of heavy construction materials. Requires a CDL license to operate a delivery vehicle in excess of 26,001 pounds and a crane or boom operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Drives delivery vehicle to transport product, materials, or supplies to and from locations and at customer sites.
• Loads and/or unloads materials that require the operation of a crane/boom by rigging, planning, and hoisting a variety of heavy construction materials onto delivery trucks.
• Calculates boom/crane capacities and weights and checks clearances to ensure buildings, hydro wires, and the foundation of the machine will not be damaged during operation.
• Calculates the weight of materials to ensure compliance with truck weight limits and/or DOT regulations.
• Addresses and resolves customer issues as appropriate; informs supervisors of any outstanding issues related to customer deliveries, truck loading, and route sequence.
• Inspects and maintains crane/boom equipment 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 work efficiency to meet daily, weekly, project, or team-related productivity goals.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Two (2) years of driving experience and a minimum of one (1) year of experience operating a boom or crane, or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• Valid CDL at all times; must be at least 21 years old.
• Boom or Crane Operator certification.
• Must obtain a DOT medical card within five (5) days of request.
• Must have had fewer than five moving violations in the past five years.

Skills

• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing driving and materials handling tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand maps, routes, and road signs.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out route assignments.
• Ability to read and understand machine and equipment diagrams and system schematics.
• Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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; 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.).

Benefits

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family live happier, healthier, and more secure lives.

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