Truck Driver-Non CDL Driver (Finance)

Position Summary:

Responsible for delivering product safely to customers by operating and driving a Flat Bed company delivery truck with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. Requires a Class C Non CDL license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs inspection of vehicle and load prior to and after delivery. Practices safe driving habits and follows all safety regulations and standards to transport products and material; Ensures vehicle is maintained and kept clean.
• Strap and secure load safely. Climb ladders to inspect loads, ensuring that cargo is secure. Secure cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, straps, or tarps.
• Follows delivery schedules and uses navigation apps to plan each route based on road and traffic conditions. Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigational or cellular devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate. Confirms the contents of loads match documents. Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
• Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations.
• Drive trucks including, but not limited to, a capacity of 3 tons or greater, including tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, or other materials.
• Follow appropriate safety and cargo related procedures for transporting all products.
• Follow all AWARD safety procedures including required PPE and forklift rules and procedures.
• Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Collects proof of delivery signatures/documents and/or offers receipts when applicable.
• Interacts with customers in a professional manner; Informs customers of products and/or services offered
• Communicates with Customer Service, Production, Distribution team members as required.
• Help unloading truck when needed. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
• Performs other duties as assigned

Secondary Accountabilities:

• Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, manipulating fifth-wheel locks, and/or repositioning trailer tandems as required.
• Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
• Connect with customer support and the sales team to drive communication and updates about customers' yards
• Check inventory levels at customers' site and recommend replenishment orders
• Engage with sales and customer support team being the liaison between Award and the customers
• Help trailer moves to and from offsite location and within the yard as needed
• Remove debris from loaded trailers.
• Report any observed quality defects prior to departure of pickup location.

Education and/or Experience:

Degree: N/A

Years of experience: 3 Area: Safely driving

Employee(s) Group/Department Supervised:

N/A

Competencies/ Technical Skills:

Core Competencies: Managing Performance; Building Collaborative Relationships; Customer Orientation; Result Orientation; Personal Credibility, Analytical Thinking

Organizational Competencies: Good communication skills, proficient problem-solving and multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, ability to promote teamwork among peers is a must.

Additional Position Competencies (max 4): attention to detail, written and oral communication skills.

Technical Skills: Ability to safely operate a flat bed vehicle (truck and trailer)

Licenses / Certifications: Current unexpired Class C License

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to regularly climb in and out of trailer & truck
• Must be able to communicate with internal staff and external customers.
• Some standing, walking, reaching and/or cranking with use of hands and arms, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee will drive truck vehicles on public streets and within the grounds and facility.

Work Conditions:

Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

There will be a general level of heightened responsibility, safety and stress within this position due to driving truck vehicles on public roads, coordination and organization of activities, and meeting deadlines. Otherwise, the noise level in the work environment will vary depending on assignment but there will be loud areas requiring mandatory hearing protection. Safety glasses, foot protecion are a requirement; gloves and arm guards/sleeves may be required to be worn depending on specifics of the assignment. There is minimal to no heating and no air conditioning in the facility. This position requires external work under ambient temperatures and conditions. Employee generally must sit for the full shift to perform driving duties, although when not driving, physical demands stated above are required depending on the particular work activities of the assignment.

What we offer

Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer.
• Educational reimbursement

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About Us:

Gibraltar Industries is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Guided Industries by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.