CDL Driver I
About The Position
The CDL Driver I safely and efficiently transports building materials to job sites and other locations. The role involves operating Class A or B commercial vehicles, conducting DOT-compliant vehicle inspections, maintaining driving and hours-of-service logs, organizing and securing loads, verifying orders, delivering and unloading materials, and providing professional customer service. Drivers may make deliveries to active construction sites and completed builds, including city-based deliveries and interstate travel. The position also involves operating a truck-mounted forklift, documenting returned merchandise, keeping the truck clean and organized, and assisting with inventory in warehouse and production areas. The driver must maintain a current qualifying license and comply with applicable DOT regulations, permits, company policies, and safety standards. Pay range: $25.00–$32.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic CDL experience with flat beds and/or tractor trailers.
- Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials.
- Class A CDL or Class B CDL license.
- Maintain a current operator’s license and meet company driver qualification requirements.
- Ability to perform basic math, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers, employees, and supervisors, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
- Knowledge of safe lifting techniques.
- Proficiency with, or ability to learn, smartphones, GPS, and other necessary business applications.
- Ability to collaborate with staff, dispatchers, and other drivers to support smooth operations and timely deliveries.
- Knowledge and understanding of federal DOT regulations, logbook requirements, and hours-of-service compliance.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of CDL experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate Class A or B commercial vehicles safely, compliantly, and efficiently.
- Deliver materials to active construction sites and completed build locations; city-based deliveries and interstate travel may be required.
- Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections.
- Provide professional customer service, address client needs, represent the company positively, and relay messages received from customers at job sites.
- Organize and secure loads and verify orders for accuracy before departure and upon delivery.
- Follow U.S. Department of Transportation regulations, safety guidelines, and applicable permit requirements.
- Prepare and maintain accurate DOT-compliant logs of driving hours, on-duty time, and rest periods.
- Deliver and unload materials accurately and safely.
- Record merchandise returned by truck and assist with unloading returned materials for credit, with proper documentation and handling.
- Operate a truck-mounted forklift safely and efficiently to load, unload, and transport materials at job sites.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the truck.
- Assist with stocking and organizing inventory in warehouse and production areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned, comply with company policies and standards, and adhere to the company's workplace-safety commitment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
