CDL Delivery Driver

Forge & Build • Ashland, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Forge & Build, a partner of EquipmentShare, is hiring a CDL Delivery Driver at its facility in Ashland, Missouri. The role is responsible for safely and promptly transporting and delivering equipment, products, materials, and customer orders while providing a positive customer experience. The driver also supports yard operations, inventory control, staging and loading, equipment inspections, and general yard cleanliness and organization.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, includes weekend work, and provides overtime pay after 40 hours. The position involves operating trucks, trailers, forklifts, and other vehicles; assisting with loading and unloading; maintaining required driving and delivery documentation; and following transportation and safety regulations. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, and some roles require a drug test depending on job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of lumber and building products.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to communicate professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
• Experience operating a forklift and straight truck.
• Ability to push and pull material from a bin.
• Ability to remain focused in a busy environment.
• Possess and maintain a 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; the trucks driven weigh more than 10,000 pounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development and to continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with internal team members.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude, embody the EquipmentShare mission and culture, and adhere to company policies.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Proven delivery driver experience, including customer-facing interaction.
• Ability to deliver in varied environments.
• Maintain the minimum driver’s 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 per 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 move into different positions to complete tasks in tight or confined spaces, including frequent bending and stooping.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws and safety requirements.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and routine vehicle checks, including checking oil, water, and fuel levels; report maintenance malfunctions to the Shipping Supervisor.
• Transport loads safely and on time over required routes while obeying traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Maintain required regulatory logs, including electronic logging device records.
• 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; unload empty skids and return 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 submit documentation after completing delivery routes.
• Organize trailers in the shipping yard to optimize loading efficiency.
• Assist with yard inventory control, staging, and loading of deliveries and transfers.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized yard and keep assigned trucks clean.
• Ensure routine equipment inspections, repairs, maintenance, and cleaning are completed.
• Maintain general yard standards and building cleanliness in accordance with company standards.
• Complete required safety training and maintain safety requirements.
• 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; assist and wait on 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 transportation laws.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Yard Supervisor or Store Manager.

Benefits

• Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed