CDL B Driver

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Class B/A CDL driver to efficiently deliver lumber and materials to customer sites in Edwardsville, KS. You will inspect equipment, secure loads, and ensure all documents meet DOT standards while maintaining a professional appearance.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, customer service, and safe driving practices in multi-temperature environments, with duties spanning loading, unloading, and on-site customer interaction.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED, preferred.
• CDL Class B or A required.
• Minimum two years related driving/warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivers lumber, hardware and building materials to customer’s job site.
• Reloads pickups of lumber, hardware and building materials onto truck from job site and returns them to lumberyard.
• Complete pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections of equipment.
• Operate vehicles in congested areas with limited space and potential obstacles.
• Comply with all applicable DOT regulations including but not limited to: Substance, CDL, Driver Qualification, CMV Operation, and Vehicle Maintenance.
• Assists workers in loading/unloading; inspects delivered products for quality and damage.
• Ensures shipping documents and receipts are properly completed.
• Maintains driver log according to state and federal regulations.
• Uses straps to secure cargo during transit.
• Maintains a professional appearance and company image during deliveries.
• Assists customers and stocks merchandise when not on deliveries.
• Stacks lumber in yard or warehouse; builds loads.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to safety

Education

High school Diploma or GED, preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: McCray Lumber - Edwardsville - Edwardsville, KS 66111

Class B CDL drivers efficiently deliver our products to our customer accounts in a courteous, professional, compliant, safe and timely manner. Drivers use a multitude of methods including manual lifting, dumping, and/or moffett unloading in multi-temperature environments.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Job Functions

• Delivers lumber, hardware and building materials to customer’s job site
• Reloads pickups of lumber, hardware and building materials onto truck from job site and returns them to lumberyard
• Complete pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections of equipment.
• Ability to operate vehicles in congested areas with limited space and potential obstacles.
• Comply with all applicable Department of Transportation regulations including but not limited: Controlled Substances, Commercial Driver Licensing, Driver Qualification, CMV Operation, Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance, etc.
• Assists workers in loading and unloading trucks; Inspects delivered products for quality and damaged appearance at time of delivery
• Ensures all shipping documents and receipts are properly completed
• Maintains driver log according to state and federal regulations
• Uses straps to secure cargo during transit
• Maintains good company image by presenting a clean and neat appearance while delivering merchandise to customers
• Assists customers and stocks merchandise consisting of lumber and building materials when not on deliveries
• Stacks lumber in yard or in warehouse
• Builds loads
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
• Ability to remain focused in busy environment.

Safety Requirements

• Wears high visibility, safety PPE, and proper uniform
• Performs daily vehicle inspections
• Safely operates equipment
• Promptly report all accidents/incidents and damaged products
• Report any malfunctioning equipment

Qualifications

Education

High school Diploma or GED, Preferred

Experience

At least two year related experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

CDL Class B or CDL Class A

Physical Demands

• Sitting
  Frequently
• Pushing up to 105 Pounds at a time
  Occasionally
• Walking
  Occasionally
• Pulling up to 105 pounds at a time
  Occasionally
• Standing
  Occasionally
• Lifting up to 80 pounds at a time
  Frequently
• Reaching
  Frequently
• Squatting
  Occasionally
• Reaching above Shoulder
  Frequently
• Kneeling
  Occasionally
• Twisting
  Frequently
• Climbing
  Occasionally
• Bending/stooping
  Frequently
• Operating Motor Vehicle at Work
  Constantly

Not Present – Activity/condition does not exist Occasionally – Activity/condition exists 1/3rd of the time Frequently – Activity/condition exists 1/3rd to 2/3rds of the time Constantly – Activity/condition exists 2/3rd or more of the time

Environmental Demands

Exposure to year-round outside weather conditions, including excessive heat, humidity, rain, cold, dust, ice/snow. Employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate.