CDL Driver I

About the role

Ridout Lumber and Meek’s combine over 150 years of trusted service and deep local relationships across Arkansas and Missouri to deliver top-tier building materials and customer-first solutions as part of the US LBM family. Join us where career advancement is supported through leadership development, cross-market opportunities, and a strong culture of growth.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely.
• Participate in a positive work environment.
• Maintain a current Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License as required.
• Prepare DOT required log of time on duty and driving.
• Organize and secure load.
• Assist forklift operators when loading.
• Check orders for accuracy.
• Deliver and unload materials to customers’ satisfaction.
• Complete daily equipment pre-inspection.
• Record all merchandise that is returned by truck, assist in unloading material returned for credit.
• Follow guidelines established by the Department of Transportation.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Relay messages sent by customers while on job.
• Assist supervisor, other employees and other work areas, as assigned.
• Absorb and maintain good housekeeping in yard and warehouse.
• Comply with all company policies and guidelines.
• Operate truck mounted forklift safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness of truck.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDL experience preferred.
• Basic CDL experience with flat beds and/or tractor trailers required.
• 1-3 years CDL experience required for interstate commerce.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees and supervisors using verbal and written skills.
• Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
• Maintain current operator’s license and meet company driver qualification requirements.
• Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques.
• Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, GPS and other necessary business applications).

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

TBD

Skills

• Class A CDL License required.
• Class B CDL License required.

Additional Potential Opportunities

• CDL Driver II
• CDL Long haul
• CDL Wide Load
• CDL Driver Boom Crane
• Non-CDL Driver I
• Non-CDL Driver II

Company Commitment

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.