Driver

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily loading and unloading of products.
• Assist with delivering and transporting HVAC freight and materials to customers.
• Receive, inspect and stock all merchandise.
• Verify all items received to items ordered for accuracy.
• Pick and verify orders for customers and prepare orders for shipment as needed.
• Collect invoices with proper signatures and return to Sales Center Manager.
• Responsible for daily checklist of truck and forklift maintenance and reporting in/out times with merchandise returns.
• Appropriate use and maintenance of OF device.
• Assist with physical inventory and inventory control.
• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders and/or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, or shipped.
• Provide excellent customer service to external customers.
• Ensure grounds and warehouse are kept neat, orderly, and safe for employees and customer traffic.
• Adhere to all safety requirements relevant to one's regular job duties.
• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and work within daily deadlines.
• Knowledge of common carrier (LTL) and full truckload logistics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and provide superior service.
• A willingness to learn and grow with our Company.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Proven commitment to customer service and a safe work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check

Years of Experience: 24 months of driving and 6 months of warehouse.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL Class B license preferred (except when required in certain states)
• 6 months Warehouse experience including forklift operation.
• Knowledge of HVAC and truckload logistics is a plus.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Work Schedule Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday. This position may require working extra hours on occasion.

Physical Demands Demand Frequency

Sedentary – Lifting 0-10 pounds Frequent

Light Lifting – 10-20 pounds Frequent

Moderate Lifting – 20 to 50 pounds Frequent

Heavy Lifting – 50 to 100 pounds Frequent

Pulling/Pushing, Carrying Frequent

Reaching or working above shoulder Frequent

Walking Frequent

Standing Frequent

Sitting Frequent

Stooping Constant

Kneeling Constant

Repeated Bending Constant

Climbing Occasional

Desk Work/Computer use/Telephone use Occasional

Operating a motor vehicle Frequent

Operating a commercial vehicle Frequent

Operating warehouse equipment, forklift, baseloid lift etc Frequent

Other – Talk, Drive, visit customers etc. Occasional

Use of an OF device Constant

EEO Statement: Watsco and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, color , race, religion, disability, sex, or national origin. We support a diverse and inclusive workplace where we employ, retain, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence.

Objective

Looking for a Cool Job in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team representing the industry leader in HVAC distribution? The Driver loads, delivers, and transports HVAC freight and materials from one of our established wholesale HVAC distributorships to customers within a defined region.