Driver CDL

R.P. Lumber Company Inc.•Watseka, IL

2d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring an on-site CDL Driver for its lumberyard in Watseka, Illinois. This is a local delivery role involving operation of a commercial truck, loading and unloading building materials, accurate paperwork, and customer service. Drivers deliver lumber, shingles, drywall, millwork, and other building products to customer jobsites and assist in the yard when not on a route. The position reports to the General Manager. The role includes using efficient, legal routes; meeting delivery schedules; unloading materials with equipment or by hand; securing return loads; completing delivery and inventory paperwork; loading and organizing products; helping customers; and maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment. Drivers must follow safety guidelines and traffic laws, keep their CDL and DOT medical certificate current, and complete required equipment training and certifications. The position is full-time and on-site, with local jobsite deliveries and yard support. Weekend and holiday work is required based on store and delivery needs. Pay is $20.00–$25.00 per hour, with the actual rate depending on job-related factors. Offers are contingent on applicable pre-employment screening, which may include DOT-regulated drug testing, a background check, and a motor-vehicle record review. CDL drivers may also be subject to applicable FMCSA requirements.

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 mix 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 essential physical functions 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

Airbrake 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.
Meet delivery schedules and provide professional, courteous customer service.
Unload or help unload products using a boom/crane, conveyor, Moffett (piggyback), or by hand.
Observe jobsite conditions and follow safety rules at every stop.
Secure return loads before leaving jobsites.
Complete delivery, return, transfer, and Delivery Waiver / Consent paperwork to maintain accurate inventory records.
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.
Assist yard customers with loading and product questions when not on delivery.
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.