What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Driver I position at US LBM?
For more than 165 years, Gilcrest/Jewett has been known as Iowa’s “home building headquarters” and operates six retail yard locations, along with a truss and component plant, serving the Des Moines, Iowa City and Cedar Rapids metropolitan areas.
The CDL Driver I delivers materials to job site, inspects and maintains truck, reports shortages and claims to supervisor and assists in loading and storing of materials. Typically, driving a truck with a capacity of more than three tons, but may be a less experienced CDL or tractor trailer driver. What you will do
The CDL Driver I delivers materials to job site, inspects and maintains truck, reports shortages and claims to supervisor and assists in loading and storing of materials. Typically, driving a truck with a capacity of more than three tons, but may be a less experienced CDL or tractor trailer driver. What you will do
- 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.
- Assist in maintaining good housekeeping in yard and warehouse.
- Comply with all company policies and guidelines.
- Operate truck mounted forklift safely and efficently.
- Maintain cleanliness of truck.
- Participate in and complete assigned trainings. Required For All Jobs
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety. Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required. Experience Qualifications
- 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). Licenses and Certifications
- Class A CDL License required.
- Class B CDL License required. Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience:
- CDL Driver II
- CDL Long haul
- CDL Wide Load
- CDL Driver Boom Crane
- Non-CDL Driver I
- Non-CDL Driver II