CDL Driver

US LBM•Grand Rapids, MI

19d

About The Position

The CDL Driver I safely and efficiently transports lumber and other building materials to job sites and other locations. The position operates Class A or B commercial vehicles, including deliveries to active construction sites and completed builds; city deliveries and interstate travel may be required. Drivers inspect and maintain their trucks, organize and secure loads, verify orders, deliver and unload materials, and operate a truck-mounted forklift. The role also involves maintaining DOT-compliant driving and duty logs, following federal regulations and applicable permits, documenting returned merchandise, providing professional customer service, and helping stock and organize warehouse and production inventory.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic CDL experience with flatbeds 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 do 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 and ability to use safe lifting techniques.
Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies, such as smartphones, GPS, and necessary business applications.
Ability to collaborate effectively 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 preferred.
For Boom Crane CDL Driver positions, a Certified Drill Rig Operator-NCCCO Boom Certification is preferred; maintain an active accredited certification for the equipment type (e.g., NCCCO, NCCER, CIC).

Responsibilities

Operate Class A or B commercial vehicles safely, compliantly, and efficiently.
Deliver materials to active construction sites and completed build locations; city 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 conditions.
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 returns for credit, including proper documentation and handling.
Operate a truck-mounted forklift safely and efficiently to load, unload, and transport materials at job sites.
Maintain a clean, organized truck that is ready for operation.
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.