Local CDL A or CDL B Driver

About the position

We are committed to the personal and professional growth of our team members and we show this by having a clear path of advancement for our Drivers with on-the-job and web-based training for you to move up as a Driver or other positions within the branch. You are also rewarded for your safety. The primary duty of the Driver, which we call a Logistics Specialist II with or without a Crane Operator, is to deliver building materials to a customer's place of business or to a job site. Drivers operate within a maximum of a 200-mile radius of their home branch, with deliveries originating and ending at the branch (no deliveries result in an overnight stay).

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a commercial vehicle in compliance with all DOT regulations.
• Be a leader for job site safety by operating all equipment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws at all times.
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections.
• Validate and confirm inventory loaded on the truck comparing purchase orders, sign-off on delivery tickets and confirm addresses on delivery tickets and ensure that routing information is obtained prior to leaving the branch.
• Conduct a job site inspection and document any existing damage to lawn, landscaping, or driveway, and the location of any power lines, sprinklers, septic tanks, mailboxes, fences, etc.
• Capture pictures of all building products delivered in accordance with Company Policy.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Ability to load and unload building products that weigh up to 100 lbs. each off of a straight bed truck on a continuous basis. Prior experience operating a forklift or Moffett is a plus.
• Must be a safe driver with no hit & runs or no DWI or DUI convictions within the last three years. One or more accidents and/or severe violations in the last year will be reviewed by HR and Management.
• Prior commercial driving experience and knowledge of DOT & OSHA safety regulations for Logistic Specialists a plus.
• Prior work experience within distribution is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. If crossing state lines or transporting hazardous materials, then the minimum age is 21. These two issues apply to very few of our positions.
• Must pass a required drug test and possess a current DOT medical certificate. Must not have positive drug tests in the last 12 months.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass an E-Verify Check.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience operating a forklift or Moffett is a plus.
• Prior commercial driving experience and knowledge of DOT & OSHA safety regulations for Logistic Specialists a plus.
• Prior work experience within distribution is a plus.

Benefits

• Safety Bonus
• Home every night