Driver

Join Diamond W, a leading floor covering distributor in the West serving the retail, builder and contract flooring trade since 1947. We are a customer focused company, providing our business partners with products that offer a very compelling value proposition and we take pride in our passionate team that is obsessed with providing service and support unsurpassed in our industry. Our people are what differentiates us from the competition!

ROUTE DRIVER

The Route Driver requires a Class A CDL license and will participate in our warehouse/logistics operations and activities. The Route Driver's responsibilities include operating trucks and/or tractor trailers on intrastate and interstate routes delivering and unloading various products in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. The Route Drive must deliver and unload products to customers on time, and damage-free, while maintaining positive customer relations. Deliveries will be made in the Northern California area with an average of 10-15 deliveries per day.

Responsibilities

• Transport and unload products to customers

• Operate vehicles and perform pre-trip inspections

• Comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations while operating vehicle

• Operate manual and electric pallet jacks, hand trucks to move products

• Operate lift gates as necessary

• Comply with operating procedures (pre-trip inspection, wheel chocks, etc.)

• Develops and maintain outstanding working relationships with external and internal customers

• Plans and carries out daily route to ensure that all deliveries are made timely

• Communicates issues to supervisor and/or customer service in a timely manner

• Drives safely and follows all safety procedures

• Follow quality service standards and comply with all procedures, rules and regulations.

• Other duties as assigned

Desired skills and experience

• 5 years previous driving experience with Class B trucks and Class A tractor trailers, required

• Ability to work Monday

• Friday between the hours of 4:00am and 3:00pm (8 hour shifts)

• Excellent DMV driving record (no more than 2 points)

• Maintain class A CDL license as required

• Ability to pass Defensive Driving course as per company policy

• Ability to lift 75 to 80 pounds

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk up to two hours per day without exertion

• Ability to enter and exit equipment by stepping up and kneeling

• Crouch and squat for pre and post-trip vehicle inspections

• Ability to consistently lift 75 to 80 pounds without assistance

This description is a general statement of duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. This description is not intended to be all inclusive and other related duties may be assigned.

Come and see how is life at Diamond W! https://careers.tarkett.com

About Diamond W

Diamond W, a subsidiary of Tarkett North America, has four locations and $60 Million in sales annually. We are a master distributor of Tarkett Commercial and Residential products servicing California, Arizona and Nevada. We also offer our customers quality non-Tarkett branded SPC, WPC, Hardwood, Carpet and various sundry items. Tarkett purchased Diamond W in 2007 and this dynamic partnership enables us to sustain unsurpassed service levels throughout our footprint. www.diamondw.com

About Tarkett

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions, with net sales of €3 billion in 2019. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf and athletics tracks, the Group serves customers in over 100 countries across the globe. Tarkett has 12,500 employees and 33 industrial sites, and sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields. Committed to change the game with circular economy, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles, with the ultimate goal of contributing to people's health and wellbeing, and preserving natural capital. Tarkett is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment B, ISIN: FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT) and is included in the following indices: SBF 120 and CAC Mid 60. www.tarkett.com

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing

• Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.