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Delivery Driver - CDL

GMS, Mesa, AZ, United States


Delivery Driver

The primary function of a Delivery Driver is to safely and efficiently operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with company policies along with Federal and State regulations and deliver all freight undamaged. Work as a team player to deliver, load, and unload materials while providing a world-class customer service experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Inspect truck and trailer for defects to ensure safe operation
  • Safely load building materials onto flatbed or boom trucks and unload products at commercial and residential job sites
  • Deliver materials to assigned areas as directed by the customer while prioritizing personal safety and the safety of others
  • Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations
  • Report all accidents involving the driver or company equipment
  • Demonstrate stamina to lift heavy building materials up to 100+ lbs. for loading and unloading
  • Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional attitude

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) required
  • Minimum Class B license required; Class A strongly preferred
  • Clear three (3) year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required
  • Overall knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations

Core Competencies:

  • Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity
  • Embody servant leadership principles by putting the needs of others first and valuing diverse perspectives
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Ability to lead, execute, and/or delegate as needed while collaborating with others
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
  • Champion an inclusive working environment and empower others
  • Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results
  • Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers and customers

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to remain in a stationary position while driving a commercial vehicle approximately 40% of the time
  • Ability to lift heavy building materials up to 80 lbs. for loading and unloading
  • Frequently move materials weighing up to 80 lbs. while unloading flatbed trucks
  • Constant movement while unloading materials from commercial motor vehicles onto job sites
  • Constant operation of commercial motor vehicles and/or boom vehicles
  • Frequent positioning to unload materials from flatbed or boom trucks
  • Ability to judge distance while delivering materials and/or operating boom equipment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with management and coworkers
  • Constantly work in outdoor environments while making deliveries

Required Cognitive Skills:

  • Ability to prioritize job sites and deadlines
  • Ability to manage stress related to customer deadlines
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to receive information and directions accurately
  • Ability to communicate solutions quickly when problems occur
  • Ability to demonstrate sound judgment

Job Location: National Structure - Mesa 6410 South Sossaman Road Mesa, AZ 85212

Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance.