Truss Designer II

Pay

$32.23-$34.47 hourly

About the role

The Truss Designer II is responsible for turning the customers vision into reality by creating designs based on the customer’s needs. This position reports directly to Plant Manager or Assistant Plant Manager and works closely with the Sales team.

Responsibilities

• Creates designs for all assigned jobs based on the plan and quote specifications provided by the customer and sales team
• Maintains detailed records and reports of related information on a job to job basis
• Collaborates with the sales team and others as necessary
• Visits with job site supervisors to ensure any issues that arise are resolved properly
• Read and interpret blueprints provided by customers
• Designing truss’s that conform to building requirements and codes
• Responsible for taking a job from start to finish with little to no direction
• Works with larger regional accounts
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 4 years of previous experience in a similar job
• 2 years of prior experience within the construction industry
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• Proficient at reading blueprints
• Knowledgeable in the construction industry
• Proficient at working with design software
• Proficient in engineering fundamentals
• Strong math skills
• Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Must be able to type 40+ WPM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically and with a high level of customer service in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters with internal and external customers of all types
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all information related to company finances and records, particularly, cost of goods purchased and sold
• Able to identify processes, tools and/or procedures that may be improved upon to improve the workplace and outcomes for our customers
• Communicate with all levels of management and employees at a high skill level and speak effectively in front of groups. Communication can include, but is not limited to: in-person (verbal and non-verbal), written, e-mail, telephone, and public speaking to medium size groups
• Strong focus, planning, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities, handle multiple projects, and do what is necessary to meet deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to function independently, as part of a team, and as a leader within your own sales cohort with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Able to think and respond quickly, positively, and professionally to constantly changing circumstances
• Able to appropriately manage stress and interact with others

Benefits

• Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
• Employee paid sick days
• 7 holidays
• Standard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductible
• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
• Footwear subsidy through boot vendor after 90 days of employment
• Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
• In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
• Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $525 for the 2024 year)
• $1,000 referral bonus

Working Conditions

The primary working conditions for this position are in an office environment with a computer.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in an office environment
• Both local and overnight travel may be required
• Ability to utilize all appropriate safety equipment