Lumber Yard Estimator & Counter Sales

Job Description

Job Description

Lumber Yard Estimator & Counter Sales
Level/Salary range: DOE

Position type: Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role and Responsibilities

1.     Assist customers in the yard and over the phone

2.     Ability to operate saws and cut lumber to size for customers

3.     Read and bid building materials such as lumber, siding, windows, doors, and steel off of blueprints provided by customers.

4.     Work in outdoor conditions to help load materials into customers vehicles or trailers.

5.     MUST be able to lift 80 pounds or more unassisted.

6.     Take yearend inventory and stock shelves.

7.     Assist unloading trucks if necessary and operate a forklift.

8.     Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

9.     Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.

10.   Consult with contractors and customers on building plans and projects.

11.   Prepare material takeoffs and estimates in a timely matter to be used in construction projects, with or without blueprints.

12.   Place orders with vendors and verify the accuracy of order acknowledgements.

13.   Grow sales through relationship management

Qualifications and Education Requirements

•      High School Diploma is required

•      2 or 4 year degree in construction is helpful, but not required

•      Clean driving record, drug testing & background check is required.

Required Skills

•      Plan estimating and bidding required, plan drawing/drafting a plus

•      Lumber and building material knowledge is preferred

Additional Notes

Monday through Friday hours is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Closed all major holidays – New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving & Christmas Day.

Benefits offered:

Medial & Dental Insurance available – Company pays 50% of premiums

Aflac is available

Paid vacation and sick leave available after probationary period

Uniform shirts and coats are provided by the company