Truss Designer and Sales
Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Truss Design Manager, construction blueprints are reviewed and used to design wood roof and floor trusses within Mitek Software. The position also involves building and maintaining relationships with clients through phone and in-person interactions.
Essential Functions
- Read and understand blueprints
- Daily use of Mitek Software to accurately design floor and roof trusses
- File plans and quotations in appropriate folders
- Precise communication with co-workers and others necessary to accomplish task at hand
- Daily telephone usage
- Daily use of email
- Communicate and coordinate production and delivery schedules with appropriate departments as needed
- Report to Design Manager daily
Competencies
- Computer skills - able to utilize Mitek Software
- Able to analyze and problem solve
- Communication skills - verbal and written; both with coworkers and customers
- Construction framing knowledge
- Understanding of truss design and various applications of truss usage
- Understanding and application of different types and sizes of lumber products
- Attention to detail is a must
- Good organization skills
- Thoroughness
- Customer service oriented
- Flexibility
- Fit for duty
- Stress tolerance
- Teamwork
- Basic math and geometry skills
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and includes daily use of computers, telephones, copy machines, printers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical demands include being largely sedentary but requiring the ability to lift files or file boxes, bend or stand as needed and walk on concrete floors to and from work areas or other offices. Must be able to function on fast-paced demand. Occasional travel to jobsites may be required, including out-of-town travel.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One to 5 years of Truss Design experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- One to 5 years of Mitek Design experience