UNION CDL Driver

Arrow Building Center, Lampert Lumber and Lyman Lumber Companies, divisions of US LBM, provide a wide range of building materials to construction professionals, combining the advantages of national scale with local service levels, expertise, entrepreneurial culture, and customer relationships. As a people-first company passionate about continuous improvement, US LBM offers associates access to resources, training, and developmental opportunities to empower success and professional growth.

About the role

Delivers materials to job sites, inspects and maintains truck, reports shortages and claims to supervisor, and assists in loading and storing of materials. This is a less experienced CDL or tractor trailer driver role.

Pay Rate: $32.00/hr.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a current Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License as required.
• Prepares DOT-required log of time on duty and driving.
• Organizes and secures load.
• Assists forklift operators when loading.
• Accounts for all company funds, such as C.O.D.’s.
• Checks orders for accuracy.
• Delivers and unloads materials to customers’ satisfaction.
• Completes daily equipment pre-inspection.
• Records all merchandise that is returned by truck and assists in unloading material returned for credit.
• Follows guidelines established by the Department of Transportation.
• Operates boom in a safe and efficient manner, maintains records regarding equipment use and time charged.
• Logs in deliveries on supervisor’s log sheet.
• Waits on customers while truck is being loaded.
• Relays messages sent by customers while on job.
• Assists supervisor, other employees, and other work areas as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining good housekeeping in yard and warehouse.
• Complies with Company’s attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or general equivalency degree (GED).
• Minimum experience: 6 months CDL experience including lumber dumping. Basic CDL experience with flat beds and/or tractor trailers required.
• Special skills: Ability to do arithmetic, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms. Communicate with customers, other employees, and supervisors using verbal and written skills. Use safe lifting techniques.
• Clean driving record, current CDL operator’s license, and current DOT qualifications.
• Physical demands: Stooping, bending, twisting, and throwing. Working in a variety of climates and environmental conditions. Ability to lift up to 100 lbs or more on a repetitive basis.

Additional Opportunities

Based on experience, potential progression to:

• UNION - CDL Driver II
• UNION CDL Wide Load
• UNION - Non CDL Driver I

Participates as a Member of Teamsters Local 120.