Driver CDL

R.P. Lumber Company Inc.•Harrisburg, IL

2d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring a full-time, on-site CDL Driver for its lumberyard in Harrisburg, Illinois. This local delivery role involves driving a commercial truck to deliver lumber, shingles, drywall, millwork, and other building products to customer jobsites. The driver also loads and unloads materials, maintains accurate delivery and inventory paperwork, and assists with yard duties when not on a route. The position reports to the General Manager. Drivers are expected to deliver orders safely, legally, on schedule, and with professional customer service. The work includes securing loads, inspecting and maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment, following traffic laws and company safety guidelines, and keeping a current CDL and DOT medical certificate. Work takes place at jobsites and in the yard, indoors and outdoors in changing weather. Weekend and holiday work is required based on store and delivery needs.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL.
Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
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 the essential physical functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in changing weather.
Ability to frequently lift or move 50 to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Air-brake and manual-transmission endorsements.
Non-Excepted Interstate self-certification.
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.
Provide professional and courteous service while representing the company.
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 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 the inside and outside of assigned delivery vehicles clean.
Complete required daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
Follow company safety guidelines and traffic laws.
Keep a 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.