Driver

 

 

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At Independent Electric a Sonepar Company, successful Associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. We are focused on building customer centric strategies, inspiring, empowering and developing our associates who adapt to change and drive and deliver results.

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JOB PURPOSE:

Drivers are responsible for delivering products or materials to customer locations and/or job sites. Vehicles driven include stakebeds, curtainside trucks, flatbed trucks and delivery vans; in addition to piggyback forklifts that are used to offload materials. Drivers may work in the warehouse to pick and prepare orders for delivery.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver orders to customer job sites or other requested locations while adhering to all safety procedures.
• Load and unload materials and return undelivered material to the warehouse.
• Notify QA Team and/or Supervisor of materials returned to warehouse.
• Label items returned to warehouse, noting of disposition i.e re-deliver, cancelled order, wrong material, etc.
• Check quantities of goods received and obtain proper signatures for deliveries.
• Transfer materials between Independent Electric warehouse locations.
• Project a positive company image when delivering directly to our customers.
• Coordinate the scheduling of deliveries.
• Care and maintain vehicles through routine inspections. Submit truck condition reports to leadership.
• Audit assembled items to confirm the accuracy of each delivery using the sales ticket.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations, particularly the hazards encountered with driving a truck.
• Understand and abide by the Federal Highway Administration Rules and Regulations for drivers where applicable. Maintain driver log according to D.O.T. regulations.
• Keep accurate records and submit expense reports for reimbursement of expenditures as required.
• Complete a Pre-Trip and Post Trip DVIR log.
• Schedule all necessary deliveries and pick-ups of materials and packages for the company using the most efficient and effective means.
• Assist the warehouse team with projects such as warehouse housekeeping duties, withdrawing merchandise to fill orders, preparing orders, organizing merchandise and stock.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D)

 

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE NEEDED: Entry-Level

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of electrical goods is important, and the truck driver is expected to acquire this knowledge for the positive identification of delivered items.
• Maintain a good driving record and be properly licensed.
• A solid understanding of the local delivery route.
• Knowledge of branch product lines.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving practices.
• Knowledge of Company policies and procedures.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing personnel and work activities.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Must be a team player and abide by IES’s strong core values and beliefs.

 

LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license (class A, B, or C) with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Ability to pass the DOT physical (for applicable driving positions)

 

TRAVEL REQUIRED: None

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand (up to 100% of the shift).
• Required to routinely lift and handle materials up to one hundred (100) pounds, unassisted.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Climb ladders, squat, and bend.

 

 

ENVIRONMENT

WORK LOCATION: Onsite

 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Typical environments include warehouses, job sites, offices, light industrial, commercial, utility, and manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Working outdoors will be required where the associate will be exposed to elements and non-conditioned warehouse