CDL Driver II

About the role

The CDL Driver II position is within the US LBM family of companies, serving builders, remodelers, and contractors across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., with a focus on delivering high-quality building materials and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Operates Class A or B commercial vehicles in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner.
• Delivers materials to active construction sites and completed build locations; city-based deliveries and inter-state travel may be required.
• Performs thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with federal regulations.
• Maintains a professional demeanor, addresses client needs, represents the company positively during all interactions, and relays messages received from customers while on job sites.
• Organizes and secures loads to ensure safe transport and verifies orders for accuracy before departure and upon delivery.
• Adheres to all regulations and safety guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and complies with all regulations and conditions outlined in applicable permits.
• Prepares and maintains accurate DOT-compliant logs of driving hours, on-duty time, and rest periods in accordance with federal regulations.
• Safely and efficiently operates a truck-mounted forklift to load, unload, and transport materials at job sites.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the truck, ensuring it is well-kept and ready for operation.
• Assists with stocking and organizing inventory in the warehouse and production areas.
• Trains and mentors incoming drivers on company policies, safety procedures, and operational best practices.

Requirements

• 3+ years CDL experience preferred.
• Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials required.

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).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, dispatchers, and other drivers to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal DOT regulations, logbook requirements, and HOS compliance.
• Skills demonstration: Special product handling, access to tight spaces, residential deliveries, demonstrate proficiency with equipment operations.
• Demonstration of leadership (three out of four required): Mentor new associates, Willingness to train others, Safety committee engagement, Participation in US1 Continuous Improvement project.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Hours of work are not specified in this posting.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in this posting.

Company Information

Homestead Building Solutions, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. 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.