Driver CDL

RP Lumber•Staunton, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring an on-site, full-time CDL Driver for its lumberyard in Staunton, Illinois. This is a local delivery and yard-support role. The driver delivers lumber, shingles, drywall, millwork, and other building products to customer jobsites, helps load and unload materials, and maintains accurate delivery and inventory paperwork. When not on a delivery route, the driver supports the yard and warehouse and assists customers. The role reports to the General Manager. Drivers are expected to operate commercial vehicles safely, meet delivery schedules, provide professional customer service, keep assigned vehicles clean, and complete required vehicle inspections and equipment training. Work includes local jobsite deliveries and yard duties, and may take place indoors or outdoors in changing weather. Weekend and holiday work is required based on store and delivery needs.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL.
Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, or willingness to obtain one; Non-Excepted Interstate self-certification is preferred.
Acceptable commercial driving record for the prior 60 months.
At least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED, or 6–12 months of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to communicate clearly with customers, vendors, managers, and teammates.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as business needs require.
Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, working indoors and outdoors in changing weather, and frequently lifting or moving 50 to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Air-brake and manual-transmission endorsements.
Experience delivering lumber, building materials, or other construction products.
Experience operating a boom truck, Moffett/piggyback, conveyor, or forklift.
Strong product knowledge of lumber, drywall, shingles, millwork, and related materials.
Familiarity with jobsite deliveries and contractor customers.

Responsibilities

Deliver building materials to customer jobsites using efficient, legal routes and meet delivery schedules.
Represent the company with professional and courteous customer service.
Unload or help unload products using a boom or crane, conveyor, Moffett (piggyback), or by hand.
Observe jobsite conditions and follow safety rules at each stop.
Secure return loads before leaving the jobsite.
Complete delivery, return, transfer, and Delivery Waiver / Consent paperwork accurately.
Help load and secure residential and commercial building products on trucks.
Work with yard personnel to verify materials and quantities before trucks leave.
Stock, load, and organize lumber and building materials in the yard and warehouse.
Help customers in the yard with loading and product questions when not making deliveries.
Keep the inside and outside of assigned delivery vehicles clean.
Complete required daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
Follow company safety guidelines and traffic laws.
Keep CDL and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate current.
Complete required company equipment training and certification, including boom and forklift certification.
Perform other related duties assigned by the General Manager.