CDL-A Driver / Material Handler

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As one of the largest utility distribution organizations in America, we constantly strive to bring our best to our customers, suppliers, and fellow associates. Irby Utilities is uniquely positioned to provide dynamic solutions to essential utility services impacting our local and broader communities.

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for driving a gasoline or diesel-powered tractor trailer combination to transport and deliver products or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver merchandise to customers, other Irby branch locations and/or to final destination.
• Project a positive company image when delivering directly to our customers.
• Assist with the scheduling, loading and unloading of deliveries.
• Inspect truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition. Be responsible for general care and maintenance of the vehicle assigned to driver.
• Check items assembled to make certain the proper items are being delivered as per the sales ticket.
• Exhibit knowledge of electrical goods for positive identification of delivered items.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations, particularly the hazards encountered with driving a truck.
• Maintain a good driving record and be properly licensed as a commercial driver.
• Understand and abides by the Federal Highway Administration Rules and Regulations for Interstate drivers where applicable. Maintains driver log according to D.O.T. regulations.
• Keep accurate records and submit expense reports for reimbursement of expenditures as required.
• Obtain a good working knowledge of the delivery area served.
• Practice proper safety measures to protect company property and personnel.
• Monitor maintenance schedules for delivery trucks.

• Load, unload, and move materials within or near work site.

• Move materials from storage or work sites to designated area per Sales Ticket.
• Package merchandise for shipment by common carrier.
• Attach identifying tag or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Fabricate and install racks and shelving as required.

• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
• Keep records of storeroom inventory.
• Participate in ordering or purchasing standard stock items, such as recommending additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within established procedures.

• Serve as back-up driver and deliver items if needed.
• Be courteous in all contact with company customers.
• Assist in keeping all work areas clean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Class A CDL License.

• 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.

• Frequently required to stand.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Why work for Irby?

Irby Utilities is a crucial link in the distribution chain, connecting manufacturers to their customers in electrical power, natural gas, and broadband services. Our team delivers end-to-end solutions through logistical and operational support, sales and account management, project services, data analysis, and more. We firmly attribute our success to our people in each of these fields, and we are constantly advancing our skills and abilities.

Our Competitive Benefits ?

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Company Holidays, Floating Holiday, On Demand Pay, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance.

About Irby

Irby Utilities is one of the three largest electrical utility distribution companies in the United States, with over $1.5 Billion in annual sales and 700 employees across more than 45 branches in 27 states. We have experienced incredible growth over the past five years, presenting many outstanding career & development opportunities throughout the country in various locations such as: Dallas/Ft. Worth, Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland and Minneapolis.

Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business, founded in 1926, and continues to be an industry leader in philanthropic involvement and community activity. Irby is also part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States. Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution.

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