CDL Driver

Gilcrest-Jewett-Lumber; Webster City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilcrest Jewett, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking a CDL Driver I to safely transport lumber and building materials to job sites across Iowa and beyond. You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain DOT logs, and ensure on-time, accurate deliveries while providing excellent customer service.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a Class A or B CDL, and 1–2 years of CDL experience with flatbeds or tractor trailers; knowledge of lumber products and safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years CDL experience preferred.
• Experience transporting lumber and building materials required.
• Valid Class A or B CDL license required.

Responsibilities

• Operates Class A or B commercial vehicles in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner.
• Delivers to active construction sites and completed build locations; inter-state travel may be required.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
• Provides professional customer service by maintaining a courteous demeanor and relaying messages at job sites.
• Organizes and secures loads to ensure safe transport and verifies orders for accuracy before departure and upon delivery.
• Maintains DOT logs of driving hours, on-duty time, and rest periods in accordance with regulations.
• Delivers and unloads materials safely, ensuring customer satisfaction at delivery.
• Operates a truck-mounted forklift to load, unload, and transport materials.
• Keeps the truck clean and organized; assists with stocking in warehouse.
• Performs other duties and adheres to safety policies.

Skills

Basic math

Customer communication

Conflict resolution

Driver qualification

Safe lifting

Tech proficiency

Team collaboration

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Webster City, IA 50595

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.

A Brief Overview

The CDL Driver I is responsible for the safe, efficient transportation of materials to various job sites and other locations. This role requires maintaining a Class A or B Driver's license, inspecting and maintaining trucks, reporting shortages and claims to supervisors, and assisting in loading and storing of materials. Drivers must perform pre- and post-trip inspections, manage logs, and adhere to hours-of-service requirements.

What you will do

• Operates Class A or B commercial vehicles in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner.
• Responsible for deliveries to both active construction sites and completed build locations; city-based deliveries and inter-state travel may be required.
• Performs thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with federal regulations.
• Provides exceptional customer service by maintaining a professional demeanor, addressing client needs, representing the company positively during all interactions, and relaying messages received from customers while on job sites.
• Organizes and secures loads to ensure safe transport and verifies orders for accuracy before departure and upon delivery.
• Adheres to all regulations and safety guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and complies with all regulations and conditions outlined in applicable permits.
• Prepares and maintains accurate DOT-compliant logs of driving hours, on-duty time, and rest periods in accordance with federal regulations.
• Delivers and unloads materials accurately and safely, ensuring customer satisfaction at the point of delivery.
• Records all merchandise returned by truck and assists in unloading materials returned for credit, ensuring proper documentation and handling.
• Safely and efficiently operates a truck-mounted forklift to load, unload, and transport materials at job sites.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the truck, ensuring it is well-kept and ready for operation.
• Assist with stocking and organizing inventory in the warehouse and production areas.

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

• Basic CDL experience with flat beds and/or tractor trailers required.
• 1-2 years CDL experience preferred.
• Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials required.

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).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, dispatchers, and other drivers to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal DOT regulations, logbook requirements, and HOS compliance.

Licenses and Certifications

• Class A CDL License or Class B CDL License required.
• For Boom Crane CDL Driver positions - a Certified Drill Rig Operator-NCCCO Boom Certification preferred - maintain active accredited certification for equipment type (e.g. NCCCO, NCCER, CIC) preferred.

Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience:

• CDL Driver II
• CDL Long haul
• CDL Wide Load
• CDL Driver Boom Crane

Gilcrest Jewett , a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.