Driver-Class A CDL Delivery

Builders FirstSource•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Responsible for driving delivery vehicles and/or operating truck-trailer combinations to transport and deliver materials to customer sites. The driver follows safety and compliance regulations, delivers undamaged goods on schedule, and provides professional customer service. The role involves driving vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds and may involve towing vehicles or trailers weighing more than 10,000 pounds. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed within a production environment and may involve temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels, and dust. The role requires frequent lifting and carrying of up to 100 pounds and occasionally lifting and carrying, with assistance, up to 200 pounds. Tasks may also involve climbing, lifting, pushing, kneeling, and physically operating delivery vehicles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver's license and Class A CDL license.
At least 1 year of delivery driving experience.
Pass an MVR report.
Obtain a DOT medical card within five days of a request.
Have fewer than 5 moving violations in the last 5 years.
Basic math and measurement skills.
Ability to read and speak English.
Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently and, with assistance, up to 200 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform tasks involving climbing, lifting, pushing, or kneeling.
Ability to physically operate delivery vehicles, including climbing into and out of the cab, twisting the torso for 360-degree visibility, and using arms to operate controls.

Nice To Haves

2 years of CDL driving experience are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Load or assist with loading and properly securing products, materials, or supplies in delivery vehicles.
Deliver customer orders to specified delivery sites.
Maneuver vehicles into loading or unloading positions and ensure vehicles and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Assist customers with safely and accurately unloading materials.
Take precautions to protect products and customers’ property.
Verify order details and maintain delivery logs, including item amounts or weights, mileage, and delivery locations.
Check items against invoices to ensure order accuracy.
Act as a customer service liaison between the company and site customers; handle customer concerns and help resolve issues.
Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of delivery vehicles and perform routine safety checks to ensure compliance with company guidelines.
Use handheld devices, except while driving, to comply with DVIR and HOS requirements.
Maintain hours-of-service logs and complete pre- and post-trip inspection procedures.
Perform credit or product return pickups and related paperwork as needed.
Operate a forklift or non-motorized material-handling equipment to load and unload materials to designated areas.
Follow safety procedures and practices, attend safety meetings as required, and recommend safety improvements when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.