Driver CDL

R.P. Lumber Company Inc.•El Paso, IL

2d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring an on-site CDL Driver for its lumberyard in El Paso, Illinois. This local delivery role involves operating a commercial truck to deliver lumber, shingles, drywall, millwork, and other building products to customer jobsites. The driver unloads or assists with unloading, maintains accurate paperwork, and provides professional, courteous customer service. When not on a delivery route, the driver supports yard and warehouse operations by loading, stocking, organizing materials, and assisting customers. The position reports to the General Manager. Drivers are responsible for safe, legal driving; securing loads; inspecting and maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment; following company safety guidelines and traffic laws; and keeping required CDL and medical documentation current. Work is on-site and includes local deliveries and yard support, with weekend and holiday work required as business needs dictate. Offers are contingent on applicable pre-employment screening and CDL/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 and meet delivery schedules.
Represent the company professionally and provide courteous customer service.
Unload or help unload products using a boom/crane, conveyor, Moffett (piggyback), or by hand.
Assess jobsite conditions and follow safety rules at every 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.
Assist customers in the yard with loading and product questions when not making deliveries.
Keep assigned delivery vehicles clean inside and outside.
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.