CDL Driver & Crane Operator

Position Purpose

The CDL Driver & Crane Operator at SRS Building Products ensures safe, efficient transport and delivery of building materials to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver building materials within a 200-mile radius, following DOT regulations and company policies.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, operate cranes and forklifts, and coordinate with rooftop loaders to ensure accurate, damage-free deliveries.
• Verify inventory, document deliveries with photos, and assess job sites for safety risks.
• Provide excellent on-site customer service and support warehouse and yard maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, cranes, and forklifts.
• Coordinate with rooftop loaders.
• Perform DOT-compliant inspections.
• Verify inventory and document deliveries.
• Assess job sites for safety risks.
• Provide excellent on-site customer service.
• Support warehouse and yard maintenance.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift up to 100 pounds.
• Work outdoors in varying weather.
• Navigate ladders and confined spaces.
• Tolerate high noise levels.
• Drive, material handle, and adhere to all safety regulations.
• Climb ladders and work at heights.
• Reasonable accommodations are available per ADA.

Working Conditions

This fast-paced, field-based role focuses on safe, precise, and on-time delivery of building materials within a 200-mile radius. Drivers return home daily with no overnight stays. Success requires strong organization, communication, and customer interaction to meet delivery deadlines and ensure satisfaction at varied job sites.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
• Proficiency in performing routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical systems.
• Experience operating conveyor belts, knuckle booms, or crane-equipped trucks.
• Forklift operation experience; certification preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and OSHA safety standards.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, and verbal communication).
• Skilled in pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Capable of conducting job site inspections and reporting conditions.
• Strong adherence to safety protocols.
• Clean driving record (no hit-and-run, DWI, or DUI in the past 36 months).
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional crane operation experience.
• Strong time and route management skills.
• Skilled in operating boom cranes, piggyback forklifts, and conveyor systems.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Deep knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Proven commitment to safety standards and practices.
• Effective on-site communication and collaboration.
• Skilled in strategic material placement to meet customer needs.
• Quick resolution of delivery challenges.
• Efficient route planning to optimize time and fuel.
• Working collaboratively with teams.
• Proficient in digital inventory management and order verification.
• Committed to continuous learning and skill enhancement.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical training in heavy machinery operation.

Experience

• 1–2 years of experience preferred.
• Prior commercial driving experience is strongly recommended.
• Experience in distribution and forklift operation is a plus.

Competencies

• Leadership & Collaboration.
• Able to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Adaptable to changing situations.
• Works well in team environments.
• Encourages innovation and communicates clearly.
• Customer-focused and results-driven.
• Skilled in conflict resolution.
• Maintains a strong safety record and promotes safe practices.
• Proficient in operating commercial vehicles, cranes, forklifts, and conveyor systems.
• Accurate in inventory checks and site inspections.
• Clear, courteous communication with customers and team members.
• Focused on customer satisfaction and precise material placement.
• Resolves delivery and site issues quickly and effectively.
• Efficient in planning routes and managing deliveries.
• Supports branch operations through task prioritization.

Job Location

SRS Building Products - Billings
719 Dunham Ave
Billings, MT 59102

Equal Employment Opportunity

SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.