Driver CDL

R.P. Lumber Company Inc.•Oskaloosa, IA

2d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring an on-site CDL Driver for its lumberyard in Oskaloosa, Iowa. This local delivery role involves operating a commercial truck, delivering lumber and other building materials to customer jobsites, loading and unloading products, maintaining accurate paperwork, and supporting the yard when not on a route. The position reports to the General Manager. The driver represents the company to contractors and homeowners by delivering complete orders on time and in good condition. Work includes local jobsite deliveries, yard and warehouse support, customer assistance, vehicle inspections, and compliance with safety rules and applicable traffic and commercial-driving requirements. Weekend and holiday work is required as business needs require. The role is full-time and on-site, with a listed pay range of $19.00–$24.00 per hour. Pay may vary based on region, experience, education, licenses, certifications, and other 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 are also subject to applicable FMCSA requirements, which may include a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query. R.P. Lumber is a family-owned building materials and hardware retailer founded in 1977, operating more than 100 locations across seven states. The company states its service promise as “Best Service. Best Value.”

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 and FMCSA requirements.

Nice To Haves

Air-brake 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 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 all 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.