CDL Driver

Building Material Distributors, Inc.; Galt (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Material Distributors, Inc. seeks an experienced delivery driver to join our California logistics team. You will operate company vehicles and trailers, delivering products to customers under various traffic and weather conditions while maintaining safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include securing loads, inspecting equipment, obtaining signatures, and communicating with dispatch. A clean driving record and strong safety focus are essential to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product to customers driving Company vehicles and hauling trailers in various traffic and weather conditions
• Tie down loads securely using straps
• Tarp loads and install chains on tires in inclement weather
• Pickup and backhaul product from vendors and other sources
• Verify load for accuracy
• Inspect delivery sites to ensure safe loading/unloading environment
• Load and unload vehicle and trailer
• Obtain customer signature on bill of lading
• Communicate regularly with dispatcher to ensure timely deliveries and pickups

Skills

Safe driving

Delivery driving

Load securing

Vehicle inspection

Customer service

Job description

• Operate vehicle in a safe manner at all times and in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations
• Deliver product to customers driving Company vehicles and hauling trailers in a variety of traffic, weather and terrain conditions
• Tie down loads securely using straps
• Tarp loads and install chains on tires in the event of inclement weather
• Pickup and backhaul product from vendors and other sources
• Verify load for accuracy
• Inspect delivery sites to ensure safe environment to load/unload
• Load and unload vehicle and trailer
• Ensure all material invoiced for is accounted for and in good condition
• Obtain customer signature on bill of lading
• Pick up customer returns with proper authorization and documentation
• Communicate regularly with dispatcher to ensure timely deliveries and pickups
• Establish and maintain a professional and positive working relationship with customers and assist customers with inquiries or information in resolving any customer questions or concerns
• Provide feedback to supervisor regarding customer service, product, deliver expectation and any other issues and/or concerns
• Refuel vehicle at designated locations
• Maintain neat and clean Company vehicles and trailers
• Adhere to no smoking policy in company vehicles
• Adhere to DOT regulations and other state and federal regulatory requirements, including completing driver’s log with accurate times and stops and submitting log to the office
• Perform vehicle safety and inspection checks and complete Drivers’ Vehicle Condition report at the start of each shift
• Report maintenance, repair or safety needs or concerns to supervisor
• Attend safety and other required drivers’ meetings
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Notify supervisor immediately of any accidents, damage or traffic violations and complete and submit any necessary reports and documentation
• Performs warehouse work and other duties as required and requested