Driver CDL

R.P. Lumber Company Inc.•Silvis, IL

2d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring an on-site CDL Driver for its lumberyard in Silvis, Illinois. This is a 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 on a delivery route, the driver supports work in the yard. The position reports to the General Manager. Drivers deliver products such as lumber, shingles, drywall, and millwork, follow efficient and legal routes, meet delivery schedules, and provide professional, courteous customer service. They may unload materials using a boom or crane, conveyor, Moffett (piggyback), or by hand. Other work includes securing loads, checking materials and quantities, completing delivery and inventory paperwork, organizing and stocking products, helping yard customers, and maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment. Drivers must follow safety rules and traffic laws, complete daily inspections, maintain current CDL and DOT medical credentials, and complete required equipment training and certifications. The posted pay range is $20.00–$25.00 per hour. The role is full-time and on-site, with weekend and holiday work required based on store and delivery needs. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, term life, and short-term disability insurance; employer-paid basic life insurance; profit sharing and a 401(k); paid time off and paid holidays; and an employee merchandise discount. 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 may also be subject to applicable FMCSA requirements, including a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query.

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 mix 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

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 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 jobsites.
Complete delivery, return, transfer, and Delivery Waiver / Consent paperwork to maintain inventory accuracy.
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 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.