ABCO Supply + Solutions – Job Listing

Title: Driver

Reports to: Transportation Manager

Based in: Distribution Center – Middle Village, NY

Compensation:

  • Salary: $16/hour and up (depending on experience)
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical insurance (including dental and vision); Pension

About ABCO: Established in 1949, ABCO HVACR Supply + Solutions is the largest full line distributor of HVAC and Refrigeration systems and supplies in the Northeast United States.

Whether it’s getting a vital part delivered in an emergency, to providing the service and know-how to create innovative solutions, ABCO is determined to help our customers thrive. We provide solutions and services to contractors, engineers, architects and developers with 17 fast-access locations, ranging from Baltimore/Washington DC to Boston.

Our mission is to exceed customers’ highest expectations. With ABCO, customers are supported with a deep inventory and extensive delivery capabilities, and smarter strategies to help ensure their success and profitability.

For more info, visit our website at www.abcohvacr.com.

Job purpose:  To operate various company vehicles to transport and deliver freight in a safe and efficient manner.  This will contribute to ABCO’s mission of exceeding customers’ highest expectations by:

  • Ensuring goods are delivered to customers in a timely manner through utilization of strong route knowledge and professional service
  • Inspecting vehicles and reporting any issues that may hinder fulfillment of any customer deliveries

Required Certifications and Abilities

  • Valid driver license – Class A or B (current)
  • Hazmat certified (current)
  • Medical card (current)
  • Certified to operate hi-low
  • Ability to drive manual transmission
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Manual Dexterity: must be able to use hands and arms for handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things.
  • Skills and traits:
  • Customer service oriented
  • Team player

 

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

 

  • Driving and Deliveries
    • ​Delivers goods to job sites and customers’ shops in a safe and timely manner
      • Ensures that ABCO has all proper documentation related to the delivery of goods, including customer delivery tickets, bills of lading, hazardous materials paperwork, time logs, route sheets and all other DOT and company required documents
      • Ensures signature capture at each delivery
      • if route requires, driver must enter closed facility, and off load merchandise.
    • Loads and unloads packages from truck utilizing proper techniques for safety and efficiency
    • Maintains professional and courteous demeanor when working with customers and colleagues
    • Maintains a satisfactory driving record and obeys all traffic laws
    • Works in various warehouse roles as instructed by manager during down period

 

  • Vehicle Maintenance
    • ​Performs daily inspection of vehicle, before and after operation, to ensure vehicle is in working order and safe for travel        
    • Identifies and reports to management all vehicle maintenance issues, noting tires, oil and filter changes, and all other regular maintenance

 

  • Position Knowledge and Training
    • Maintains strong knowledge of delivery area
    • Attends all required meetings, training programs, and quarterly driving safety meetings
    • Maintains working knowledge of current state and federal transport regulations 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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