Driver CDL

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Position - Driver CDL

R.P. Lumber Location : Vandalia, IL

Summary of Position

A Driver CDL is responsible for maintaining a culture of safety and making sure every customer receives prompt and courteous service. A Driver CDL must exhibit excellent product knowledge of lumber and building materials and ensure that company processes and procedures are followed relating to product deliveries, as well as operations within the lumberyard.

In addition to driving a company owned commercial vehicle, a Driver CDL must ensure the safe and proper loading and unloading of product, be aware of job site conditions and safety, maintain accuracy of product entering and leaving the yard, and manage the safe unloading and stocking of shingles, drywall, lumber, millwork, and other products. A Driver CDL is to ensure a culture of safety, cleanliness, accountability, excellence in customer service, and accuracy of all paperwork completed and processed.

The direct supervisor of a Driver CDL is the General Manager.

Responsibilities of Position

• Responsible for delivering products and materials to customer’s jobsites using the most efficient route available while observing and obeying all traffic laws and safety regulations as well as company policies / procedures.
• Unload or assists in unloading products and materials at the customer’s jobsite by using crane (boom), conveyor, piggybacks (Moffett) and / or by hand.
• Ensures that delivery schedules are met while providing friendly and professional customer service.
• Responsible for securing returning loads on the company vehicle prior to leaving the job site.
• Responsible for the completion of required paperwork pertaining to deliveries (including Delivery Waiver / Consent Form), returns, and / or transfers to ensure the accurate tracking of product and materials for inventory control management purposes.
• Assists in the loading and / or securing of residential and commercial building products and materials on trucks daily. Assists yard personnel in verifying materials and quantities for accuracy.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the inside and outside of delivery vehicles.
• Performs routine safety check on vehicles according to company policies / procedures.
• Assists in yard and warehouse with stocking, loading and organizing building and lumber materials.
• Assist customers in the yard with loading material and product questions when not driving a delivery truck.
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Driver License and DOT Medical Certification Requirement

A Driver CDL hired by the Company must ensure their CDL license and DOT Medical Certification Card remain current and perform all required daily equipment inspections in accordance with the company’s safety guidelines.

Other Qualifications / Requirements of Employment Position

Physical Requirements of Position

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Pay Rate / Wages & Benefits

$20 - $26 (Hourly Rate)

R.P. Lumber Co. offers the following opportunities and benefits to Full-Time employees :

R.P. Lumber Co. offers the following opportunities and benefits to Part-Time employees :

Candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted by phone or email for the next step in our hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us.

R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. (“R.P. Lumber Co.") is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability (physical or mental), genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.