Driver CDL

R.P. Lumber Company Inc.•Fairbury, IL

2d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring a CDL Driver for its lumberyard in Fairbury, Illinois. This is an on-site, local delivery role involving operation of a commercial truck, delivery of lumber and other building materials to customer jobsites, loading and unloading products, and maintaining accurate paperwork. When not assigned to a delivery route, the driver supports the yard and assists customers. The driver reports to the General Manager and represents the company through safe, timely deliveries and professional customer service. The position includes deliveries by boom/crane, conveyor, Moffett (piggyback), or by hand, along with vehicle inspections, yard work, and required equipment training and certification. Weekend and holiday work may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL.
Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
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

Airbrake and manual-transmission endorsements.
Non-Excepted Interstate self-certification.
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 and meet delivery schedules.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers.
Unload or assist with unloading products using a boom/crane, conveyor, Moffett (piggyback), or by hand.
Observe jobsite conditions and follow safety rules at each 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 assigned delivery vehicles clean inside and out.
Complete required daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
Follow company safety guidelines and 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.