CDL Driver

US LBM•Waukee, IA

21d

About The Position

Gilcrest/Jewett, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is hiring a CDL Driver I to transport materials safely and efficiently to job sites and other locations. The role involves driving Class A or B commercial vehicles, delivering to construction sites and completed-build locations, and potentially making city-based deliveries and interstate trips. The pay rate is $24.00 per hour. Drivers inspect and maintain trucks, secure and verify loads, deliver and unload materials, operate a truck-mounted forklift, and document returned merchandise. They maintain DOT-compliant driving and duty logs, follow federal regulations and permit conditions, and provide professional customer service. The position also includes keeping the truck clean and assisting with stocking and organizing inventory in warehouse and production areas.

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 License or Class B CDL License.
Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing, with customers, employees, and supervisors.
Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
Maintain a current operator’s license and meet company driver qualification requirements.
Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques.
Knowledge and understanding of federal DOT regulations, logbook requirements, and hours-of-service compliance.
Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, dispatchers, and other drivers to support smooth operations and timely deliveries.
Proficiency with, or ability to learn, current technologies such as smartphones, GPS, and necessary business applications.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of CDL experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate Class A or B commercial vehicles safely, compliantly, and efficiently.
Deliver materials to active construction sites, completed-build locations, and other destinations; city-based deliveries and interstate travel may be required.
Perform 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 before departure and upon delivery.
Follow U.S. Department of Transportation regulations, safety guidelines, and applicable permit conditions.
Prepare and maintain accurate DOT-compliant records of driving hours, on-duty time, and rest periods.
Deliver and unload materials accurately and safely.
Record returned merchandise and assist with unloading materials returned for credit, including proper documentation and handling.
Operate a truck-mounted forklift 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.