** Boom Operator / CDL Delivery Driver**

**Job Category****:** Operations **Requisition Number****:** BOOMO007239 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit or any one of our subsidiary company websites.

**Summary of Position:**

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 delivers all freight undamaged. Work as a team player to deliver, load/unload materials while providing a world class customer service experience.

**Duties & Responsibilities:**

* Inspect truck/trailer for defects for safe operation

* Safely load building materials onto flatbed or boom truck and unload products at commercial and residential job sites

* Deliver materials to assigned area (by boom or hand stock) as directed by the customer while prioritizing personal safety and the safety of those around you

* Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations

* Must report all accidents involving driver or company equipment

* Stamina to lift heavy building materials up to 100 lbs. for load/unload

* Excellent customer service skills and professional attitude

**Other Competencies:**

* Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive

* Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers

**Basic Qualifications:**

* High School diploma or GED

* Must have a valid commercial drivers license (CDL)

* Minimum Class B License, Class A strongly preferred

* Must have a clear three (3) year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

* Must have overall knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations

* Boom experience preferred

**Physical Demands:**

* Must be able to remain in stationary position while driving commercial vehicle 40%

* Must be able to lift heavy building materials up to 80 lbs. for load/unload

* Constantly, moving from unloading materials from commercial motor vehicle onto job site

* Constantly, operates commercial motor vehicle and/or boom vehicle

* Constantly, positions self to unload materials from flatbed or boom

* Must be able to judge distance while delivering materials and/or operating boom

* Frequently moves materials weighing up to 80lbs while unloading flatbed

* Must be able to communicate with management and coworkers and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

* Constantly working in outside environment while making deliveries

**Mental Demands:**

* Must be able to prioritize job sites and deadlines

* Must be able to manage stress depending on customers deadline

* Must be able to multitask

* Must be able to receive information and directions

* Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur

* Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement

**Company Benefits:**

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

* 401k

* Paid holidays & vacation days

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference. We invest in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence. We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

**Qualifications**

**Skills**

**Required**

**DOT Regulations** *Expert* **Preferred**

**Boom or Crane Experience** *Expert* **Lift 50lbs-100lbs** *Expert* **Behaviors**

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**Motivations**

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**Education**

**Preferred**

High School or better.

**Experience**

**Licenses & Certifications**

**Required**

CDL Driver