Driver CDL

RP Lumber•Silvis, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring a full-time, on-site CDL Driver for its lumberyard in Silvis, Illinois. This is a local delivery and yard-support role involving operation of a commercial truck, delivery of building materials to customer jobsites, loading and unloading products, and accurate inventory and delivery paperwork. The driver reports to the General Manager and represents the company through safe, timely, complete deliveries and professional customer service. The role includes delivering lumber, shingles, drywall, millwork, and other building products; unloading with equipment or by hand; and assisting in the yard when not on a route. Drivers are responsible for vehicle cleanliness and inspections, compliance with traffic laws and company safety rules, and maintaining a current CDL and DOT medical certificate. Weekend and holiday work is required as business needs require. R.P. Lumber is a family-owned building materials and hardware retailer founded in 1977, operating more than 100 locations across seven states.

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 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.
Compliance with applicable pre-employment screening requirements, which may include DOT-regulated drug testing, a background check, motor-vehicle record review, and an FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query.
Air-brake and manual-transmission endorsements are preferred.

Nice To Haves

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.
Air-brake and manual-transmission endorsements.
Non-Excepted Interstate self-certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver building materials to customer jobsites using efficient, legal routes and meet delivery schedules.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers and represent the company at delivery locations.
Unload or assist with unloading 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 accurately.
Help load and secure residential and commercial building products on trucks.
Coordinate 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 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.