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Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you'll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

PURPOSE

Under general supervision, assigns drivers and vehicles to deliver customer orders according to desired or anticipated delivery schedule; may direct drivers by two-way radio; may establish service or delivery routes for regular customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confers with customers and/or sales staff to determine desired delivery times; creates delivery schedule to assist drivers and material handling staff in planning work activities.
• Maintains record of mileage, fuel used, repairs made and other delivery-related expenses.
• Responds to customer complaints/questions regarding deliveries; expedites or locates missing, misrouted, delayed or damaged merchandise.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum experience required: 2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of building materials is a plus.
• Competencies: Oral and written communication skills. Problem-solving skills.
• Physical ability: lift 10-25 pounds, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch repeatedly.
• Knowledge of DOT or other requirements regulating work activities 

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 100 pounds.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what's possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.