CDL Delivery Driver - Class A

DSG Supply; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Paid time off (PTO) & extended medical

Medical, dental & vision

Job summary

DSG Supply in Ames, IA is hiring a CDL Class A Delivery Driver for a full-time, hourly role. Typical hours are 7 am–4 pm, Monday to Friday, with variations based on business needs.

Primary duties include delivering products to customers and jobsites, loading/unloading, and ensuring safe transport. The role also involves warehouse support, including pulling and packing orders, operating a forklift, and using RF scanners.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A license with current medical card.
• 1–3 years of warehouse/delivery experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work under pressure.
• Safety training on material handling and forklift driving.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift 70–325 lbs with assistance.
• Prior computer knowledge and RF scanner usage.

Responsibilities

• Load delivery truck safely per policy.
• Coordinate with warehouse team on loading.
• Inspect vehicle per policy and DOT standards.
• Communicate delivery dates and times to customers.
• Drive to customer locations within ~150 miles of the branch.
• Unload materials at customer sites per instructions.
• Maintain compliance with DOT/FMCSA and OSHA regulations.
• Follow DSG safety policies and drive program.
• Assist in warehouse tasks when not delivering (pulling orders, packing, labeling, operating forklift, using RF scanner).

Skills

Attention to detail

Plan, prioritize, organize

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer literacy

RF scanner use

Education

CDL Class A with medical card

Tools

Forklift

RF scanner

Computer & GPS

Job description

Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

DSG is seeking a CDL Class A Delivery Driver in our Ames, IA location. In this full time, hourly position, work is typically performed between the hours of 7 am and 4 pm , Monday through Friday, but may vary on occasion according to business needs.

As a CDL Delivery Driver, you will work in all aspects of warehouse operations, with the primary duty of delivering product to customers and jobsites, which includes the loading, unloading, securing and transporting of such materials.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of a CDL Class A Delivery Driver at DSG:

• Load delivery truck in a safe manner, according to company policy
• Work with warehouse associates to communicate how product should be loaded
• Inspect truck & trailer according to company policy and DOT standards, to ensure it is in good working order
• Immediately communicate any vehicle safety and/or maintenance issues to the supervisor
• Communicate with customers regarding delivery dates & times
• Drive to various customer locations, typically within 150 miles of branch location
• Unload materials at customers’ places of businesses and/or warehouses, as per customer instruction
• Stay compliant with DOT/FMCSA and OSHA regulations including completion of training activities as required by DSG policy and/or regulatory authorities
• Adhere to DSG’s safety policy and vehicle safety program
• Maintain a good driving record
• Assist in all aspects of warehouse operations when not out on delivery:
• Accurately pull product to fill orders in a timely manner
• Pack, label and put filled orders in proper locations for delivery
• Operate forklift
• Use computer and RF scanner to check on status, availability and location of product
• Perform other duties as assigned

A Successful CDL Class A Delivery Driver Typically Has:

• A valid Class A CDL with current medical card (required).
• Basic product and warehouse/delivery knowledge normally acquired in one to three years of applicable experience.
• Attention to detail.
• The ability to plan, prioritize and organize work effectively to work efficiently under pressure and time deadlines.
• Safety training on material handling and forklift driving.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• A physical ability to lift, push, pull or move items weighing 70-325lbs. with the aid of mechanical device or another person.
• Prior computer knowledge, experience, and skills.

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

• We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
• You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
• We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
• You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.