CDL Driver

About the role

We are part of the TAL Building Centers family of stores, a family-owned company based in Vancouver, Washington, helping to build better communities. At our building centers throughout the Pacific Northwest, we create a positive experience for customers, pros, and homeowners by providing guidance for innovative, smart building solutions. Our mission and core values drive everything we do.

• We Help Build Better Communities
• We Are the Guide
• We Are Courteous
• We Are Ambitious
• We Are Accountable
• We Are Safe

This role involves driving a delivery truck with a capacity of 3 or more tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations safely and within State and Federal guidelines. The position is onsite at our store; remote work is not available.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver, and unload materials as a service to customers.
• Prevent damage and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Operate various types of equipment and vehicles in a safe and professional manner.
• Report vehicles and equipment needing service and repair.
• Maintain necessary trip logs, vehicle inspection reports, and other required documentation.
• Drive truck to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, local roads, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify load against shipping papers.
• Prepare receipts for load picked up and for returns.
• Assist in keeping the yard clean and orderly; report any unsafe conditions.
• Assist in building loads, as required.
• Develop an understanding of basic products and commodities.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to speak and read English.
• Must meet state requirements, including having a valid driver’s license with a CDL endorsement of class A or B with air brake endorsement.
• Must be qualified to drive truck and trailer, tractor and trailer, or crane operator.
• 5 years’ experience preferred.
• Must have a current valid medical certification.
• Must be able to pass a road test.

Physical Demands

• Heavy Work: Seldom lifting or exerting up to 50+ pounds of force to move objects.
• Heavy work may involve occasional standing and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to work alone without risk to oneself and operate equipment without close supervision.
• Seldom-occasional stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequent reaching—extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Frequent use of hands/fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, position).

Benefits

Benefits are an important part of overall compensation. We offer a comprehensive array of quality benefits to support your health, family, and way of life for full-time, benefit-eligible employees:

• Affordable health and dental insurance via a national network.
• HSA employer contributions.
• Employer-paid vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Excellent paid time off, including your birthday.
• 401k options.
• Strong commitment to training, professional development, and career advancement.
• Product discounts.
• Tons of other incentives, reward & recognition opportunities, and voluntary benefits.

Pay

Starting wages will be based on years of experience and education.