CDL Delivery Driver

Forge & Build • Bad Axe, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Forge & Build, a partner of EquipmentShare, is hiring a CDL Delivery Driver at its facility in Bad Axe, Michigan. This role safely and promptly transports and delivers equipment, products, and materials while providing a positive customer experience. The driver works with yard and sales associates, assists customers, and supports yard operations, inventory control, equipment inspections, and a clean, safe work environment.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, includes working weekends, and offers overtime pay after 40 hours. Candidates must meet applicable licensing and Department of Transportation requirements, pass required background and drug testing, and pass and maintain a DOT physical.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of lumber and building products.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills, including the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
• Experience operating a forklift and straight truck.
• Ability to push and pull material from bins.
• Ability to remain focused in a busy environment.
• Possess and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or chauffeur's license, as required by state regulations for the vehicle weight operated.
• Pass and maintain background and drug testing as required by applicable Department of Transportation regulations.
• Pass and maintain a DOT physical; trucks driven weigh more than 10,000 pounds.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and professional development, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with internal team members.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Adhere to company policies and maintain regular, reliable attendance.
• Proven delivery driver experience, including customer-facing interaction.
• Ability to deliver in all types of environments.
• Maintain the minimum license required by state and federal law, and any other regulated licenses required to transport products and goods.
• Working knowledge of and ability to comply with DOT regulations.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for more than eight hours a day and lift more than 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach overhead, and climb a flight of stairs while carrying material.
• Ability to work in tight and confined spaces and frequently bend and stoop.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws and safety regulations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete required regulatory logs, including electronic logging device records.
• Transport loads safely and promptly along required routes while obeying traffic laws.
• Maneuver trucks and trailers into loading and unloading areas and follow loading crew signals.
• Assist with loading and unloading goods and materials, using specialized equipment when needed; return empty skids and equipment to designated areas.
• Assemble customer loads according to loading lists and deliver them to job sites at the required time and date.
• Maintain signed invoices, bills of lading, and other required paperwork, and deliver completed documentation to the appropriate staff.
• Inspect vehicles routinely, check oil, water, and fuel levels, and report maintenance issues to the Shipping Supervisor.
• Organize trailers in the shipping yard to improve loading efficiency.
• Assist with yard inventory control, staging, and loading of deliveries and transfers.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized yard and building.
• Complete routine equipment inspections, repairs, maintenance, and cleaning, and keep assigned trucks clean.
• Follow safety requirements and complete required safety training.
• Ensure loads are accurate and delivered on time.
• Communicate business-impacting issues promptly and effectively to the Store Manager.
• Work with yard and sales associates to provide quality customer service and assist customers in the yard.
• Report incorrect orders or deliveries to the manager and help resolve them promptly.
• Operate forklifts and vehicles in accordance with applicable laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Yard Supervisor or Store Manager.

Benefits

• Monthly family dinner night, with restrictions applying.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tool and boot reimbursements, depending on role.
• Gym membership stipend and wellness programs, with opportunities to earn PTO and prizes.
• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.
• Overtime pay after working 40 hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed