CDL Driver

US LBM•Hammonton, NJ

3d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Universal Supply, founded in 1965, serves professional builders across Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania with specialty building products. The CDL Driver I safely and efficiently transports materials to job sites and other destinations. The role includes operating a Class A or B commercial vehicle, conducting required inspections, maintaining compliant driving logs, checking and securing orders, delivering and unloading materials, and assisting with returned goods and warehouse inventory. Drivers may deliver to active construction sites and completed-build locations; city-based deliveries and interstate travel may be required. The position pays $23.00–$25.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic CDL experience with flat beds and/or tractor trailers.
Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials.
Class A CDL or Class B CDL license.
Ability to perform basic math, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers, employees, and supervisors verbally and in writing.
Ability to handle conflict constructively and recognize potential problems.
Maintain a current operator’s license and meet company driver qualification requirements.
Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques.
Ability to collaborate with staff, dispatchers, and other drivers to support smooth operations and timely deliveries.
Knowledge of federal DOT regulations, logbook requirements, and hours-of-service compliance.
Adherence to workplace safety requirements and company policies.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of CDL experience.
Proficiency with, or ability to learn, smartphones, GPS, and other necessary business applications.

Responsibilities

Operate Class A or B commercial vehicles safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations.
Deliver materials to active construction sites and completed-build locations; city-based deliveries and interstate travel may be required.
Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections to ensure vehicle safety and regulatory compliance.
Provide professional customer service, address client needs, represent the company positively, and relay messages received from customers at job sites.
Organize and secure loads, and verify order accuracy before departure and upon delivery.
Follow U.S. Department of Transportation regulations, safety guidelines, and applicable permit conditions.
Prepare and maintain accurate DOT-compliant logs of driving hours, on-duty time, and rest periods.
Deliver and unload materials safely and accurately, supporting customer satisfaction.
Record merchandise returned by truck and help unload returned materials for credit with proper documentation and handling.
Operate a truck-mounted forklift safely and efficiently to load, unload, and transport materials at job sites.
Keep the truck clean, organized, and ready for operation.
Assist with stocking and organizing inventory in warehouse and production areas.
Perform other duties as assigned, comply with company policies and standards, and uphold the company’s commitment to workplace safety.