Driver CDL

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

2d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring a part-time, on-site CDL Driver for its lumberyard in Belvidere, Illinois. This local delivery role involves driving a commercial truck to customer jobsites, delivering lumber and other building materials, loading and unloading products, maintaining accurate paperwork, and assisting with yard work when not on a delivery route. The position reports to the General Manager. Drivers are expected to deliver materials safely, legally, and on schedule while providing professional, courteous customer service. Deliveries may involve unloading by boom or crane, conveyor, Moffett (piggyback), or by hand. The role also includes inspecting and maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment, keeping required licenses and certifications current, and supporting inventory accuracy and yard operations. The position is on-site and includes local jobsite deliveries and yard support. Weekend and holiday work is required based on store and delivery needs. The hourly pay range is $20.00–$25.00, with actual pay based on job-related factors. Part-time employees are eligible for competitive wages, paid time off, profit sharing/401(k), and an employee merchandise discount.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL; airbrake and manual-transmission endorsements are preferred.
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

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.
Airbrake and manual-transmission endorsements.
Non-Excepted Interstate self-certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver building materials to customer jobsites using efficient, legal routes.
Meet delivery schedules and represent the company with professional, courteous service.
Unload or help unload products using a boom/crane, conveyor, Moffett (piggyback), or by hand.
Monitor jobsite conditions and follow safety rules at every stop.
Secure return loads before leaving the jobsite.
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.
Help customers in the yard with loading and product questions when not on a delivery.
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.