Driver Associate

If you're looking for an excellent career opportunity with one of the market leaders in construction and industrial tools and supplies, look no further... Professional Contractor Supply is hiring a Driver Associate in Columbus, OH!

Competitive starting range is $21.50 per hour based on experience, qualifications, and certifications. We also offer bonus compensation!

General Job Category Description

This position requires one to operate a company owned delivery truck to deliver materials and finished products. To serve customers in the local area to deliver product to job sites. Must be self-directed in the absence of supervision; reliably follow traffic laws and company policy driving procedures and work guidelines to reach work objectives; set daily priorities and schedule accordingly to lay out delivery routes to accomplish on-time deliveries to customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Staging merchandise for outgoing shipment and loading and unloading merchandise on delivery trucks.
• Assisting Operations Manager and co-workers in performing assigned tasks, including ensuring the warehouse and shipping areas are neat and orderly and all equipment is kept in safe and efficient condition.
• Exercising and promoting safe behaviors and showing unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety. Reporting accidents in accordance with company policy.
• Keeping the General Manager informed of shortages, overloads, damaged merchandise and inventory control.
• Operating a company-owned and leased vehicle safely while delivering materials, products, and parts to customers and jobsites.
• Following traffic laws at all times.
• Obtaining signatures on delivery and pick-up invoices or signed slips.
• Following assigned scheduling and routing of deliveries; making deliveries in a timely manner as scheduled.
• Following maintenance schedule for truck services and repairs; taking vehicle for service when instructed to do so.
• Reporting any mechanical problems to direct supervisor and maintaining vehicle in a neat and clean condition.
• Following all company policies and remaining courteous and service-minded while dealing with other employees and customers.
• Support a culture of collaboration and maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Complete projects and assignments on time.
• Comply with all rules and procedures.
• Maintains punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Attending department meetings and trainings as requested.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record. Presentation of a DMV report is required prior to beginning employment.
• Must be 23 years of age or over.
• A minimum of two years driving experience over; 16ft trucks, forklifts and man lifts.
• Must be familiar with the Columbus area and have the ability to read directions and use street maps to plot delivery route.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50lbs in order to load and deliver packages.
• Must be a dependable worker with the ability to carry out a series of work instructions without constant supervision.
• Must be proficient in computer and general internet usage.
• Must be able to create a positive and productive working relationship with employees and customers.
• Must be able to work independently and using effective problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
• May be required to work some Saturdays for inventory.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.

Job Type: Full-Time

Starting Range: $21.50 - $25.10 per hour plus bonus compensation

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day shift

• Drivers License (Required)

Important Notes: PCS is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. Background check and drug screening are required prior to employment. This is a safety-sensitive position and, in the determination of PCS, the presence of THC could adversely affect the safety of others. This position requires that an applicant possess a clean driving record for the preceding seven years in order to be added to the Company's insurance policy.