Driver CDL

RP Lumber•Belvidere, IL

1d•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 deliver lumber and other building materials to customer jobsites, providing professional customer service, and helping with loading, unloading, inventory, paperwork, and yard operations when not on a route. The position reports to the General Manager. Drivers are responsible for delivering orders on schedule and in good condition, following safe and legal driving practices, keeping delivery vehicles clean and inspected, and maintaining accurate documentation. Deliveries may be unloaded using a boom or crane, conveyor, Moffett (piggyback), or by hand. The work includes local jobsite deliveries and yard support, and requires weekend and holiday work based on store and delivery needs. Pre-employment screening may include DOT-regulated drug testing, a background check, and a motor-vehicle record review. CDL drivers are also subject to applicable FMCSA requirements.

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 the 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

Airbrake 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 and meet delivery schedules.
Represent the company through professional and courteous customer service.
Unload or assist with unloading products using a boom or crane, conveyor, Moffett (piggyback), or by hand.
Observe jobsite conditions and follow safety rules at every delivery 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.
Coordinate 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.