Truss Field Rep - PARR

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.

Job title: Truss Field Rep

Pay: Starting at $22 to $26 an hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am to 4:30pm

Location: Harrisburg, Oregon

The Truss Field Rep is responsible for using the company's FACE values, mission, and vision as guides to meet the needs of the customers and reach their facilities goals. This is accomplished through meeting with customers, discussing issues, and problem-solving.

This position directly reports to the Plant Manager. The Field Rep interacts daily with all employees and customers. They also interact regularly with corporate employees, vendor representatives, and industry associates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of management principles, practices, and protocols
• Knowledge of Roof and Floor Truss design and construction
• Knowledge of home and commercial construction principles, practices, and protocols
• Knowledge of the effects of "market conditions" upon the wood products industry
• Must be able to operate a personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Must be able to type 30+ WPM
• Proficient in MiTek design software or similar
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• Class C driver's license required
• Willingness to commute
• Strong organizational skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Continually update product knowledge and field applications of trusses
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with customers and vendors
• Strive for continuous improvement, seeking out, listening, and responding to input from employees and customers
• Demonstrate great listening skills and follow-up as necessary
• Consistently seek and identify the details and processes that lead to positive change
• Use a construction master and or a scientific calculator
• Able to use construction tools such as saws, nail guns, field repair plate press, etc.
• Understand truss hangers and how to manually specify them using catalogs
• Able to read and understand plans for agricultural, residential, and commercial building projects
• Diagnose, design, and execute field repairs to truss packages when errors occur
• Able to drive a Pilot Car for wide loads
• Willing to deliver small parts or hardware to job sites
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The Field Rep works primarily on the road visiting customers and job sites.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work indoors in a normal office environment for an entire day
• Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to drive a vehicle when necessary

We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted the fourth top place to work in Oregon in 2023, we offer industry-leading benefits:

• Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
• Employee paid sick days
• 7 holidays
• 2 medical plan options, one with a high deductible that offers an HSA and our standard plan with a very low $1,250 deductible
• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
• HSA (Health Savings Account) - PARR will match up to $360/year
• Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
• In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
• Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $2,700 for the 2020 year)
• $1,000 referral bonus

PARR Promotes!

We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is A LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast!

We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays.

Our company mission is Legendary Service through Teamwork, and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.