Driver CDL

R.P. Lumber Company Inc.•Odin, IL

2d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring a CDL Driver for its lumberyard in Odin, Illinois. This is an on-site, local delivery position involving the operation of a commercial truck, delivery of lumber and other building materials to customer jobsites, loading and unloading products, and accurate paperwork. Drivers also support yard operations when not on a delivery route. The position reports to the General Manager. The driver represents the company to contractors and homeowners by delivering orders on time, complete, and in good condition. Work includes local jobsite deliveries and yard support, with weekend and holiday work required based on store and delivery needs. The role requires following safety procedures and traffic laws, maintaining the assigned vehicle and equipment, and keeping CDL and DOT medical credentials current. The position pays $20.00–$25.00 per hour. Actual pay may depend on region, experience, education, licenses and certifications, and other job-related factors. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, term life, short-term disability, employer-paid basic life insurance, profit sharing/401(k), paid time off, paid 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. CDL drivers may also be subject to applicable FMCSA requirements, including a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query.

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, 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.
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 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 yard customers 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.