Driver CDL

RP Lumber•Mattoon, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring an on-site CDL Driver for its lumberyard in Mattoon, Illinois. This is a local delivery and yard-support role involving operation of a commercial truck, delivery of building materials to customer jobsites, loading and unloading products, and maintaining accurate paperwork. The driver reports to the General Manager and represents the company through safe, timely, complete deliveries and professional customer service. On a typical day, the driver delivers lumber, shingles, drywall, millwork, and other building products, then assists in the yard when not on a route. Work includes local jobsite deliveries and yard support. Weekend and holiday work is required based on store and delivery needs. The position is full-time and on-site, with a listed pay range of $20.00–$25.00 per hour. Pay depends on job-related factors such as experience, education, licenses and certifications, tenure, location, performance, schedule, and work assignment. 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, potentially including a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query. R.P. Lumber states that it provides equal employment opportunity in all employment practices.

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.

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 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.