Driver CDL

RP Lumber•Fairbury, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring an on-site CDL Driver for its lumberyard in Fairbury, Illinois. This is a local delivery and yard-support role involving the operation of a commercial truck, delivery of building materials to customer jobsites, and accurate completion of delivery and inventory paperwork. The driver reports to the General Manager. Drivers deliver lumber, shingles, drywall, millwork, and other building products, help load and unload materials, and support customers and yard operations when not on a delivery route. The role requires safe vehicle operation, compliance with traffic and company safety rules, and professional, courteous service to customers. The position is full-time and pays $20.00–$25.00 per hour. It is performed on-site and includes local jobsite deliveries and yard work. Weekend and holiday work is required based on store and delivery needs. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, term life, and short-term disability insurance; employer-paid basic life insurance; profit sharing and a 401(k); paid time off and holidays; and an employee merchandise discount. Offers are contingent on applicable pre-employment screening, which may include DOT-regulated drug testing, a background check, and a motor-vehicle record review.

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 through professional and courteous customer service.
Unload or help unload product 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 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.
Help 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 the 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.