CDL Truck Driver (Class A)

Hood Distribution; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K

PTO

Holidays

Home nightly

Job summary

Hood Distribution is seeking a CDL Truck Driver (Class A) for the Birmingham, AL facility. Must have experience with manual transmission and a clean driving record.

This full-time role delivers lumber and building materials to cabinet shops and lumber dealers, with Monday–Friday work and home nightly. Responsibilities include loading/unloading as needed, securing loads, complying with DOT regulations, and assisting in the warehouse when not delivering.

Qualifications

• Requires valid CDL Class A license with a clean driving record.
• Experience with tarping and manual transmission preferred.
• Willingness to operate a forklift and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lumber and building materials to cabinet/millwork shops and lumber dealers per dispatcher directions.
• Assist customers with unloading trucks as needed.
• Ensure loads are properly loaded and secured for travel.
• Comply with DOT regulations and maintain a safe work environment; assist in the warehouse when not delivering.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual tarping experience

Customer-focused attitude

Independent worker

Team player

Good driving record

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description Position at Hood Distribution
Hood Distribution is looking for a CDL Truck Driver (Class A) for the Birmingham, AL facility. Hood Distribution is a wholesale distributor of hardwood lumber, plywood, moldings and related wood products whose customers include cabinet shops, millwork houses, retail lumber yards, and similar businesses. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE DRIVING A MANUAL TRUCK! Candidates wishing to be considered for the CDL Truck Driver (Class A) position must possess a Valid State’s CDL Class A Driver’s License and have a Good Driving Record.

Job Responsibilities

• Will deliver lumber and building materials to cabinet/millwork shops and lumber dealers. Follow trucking dispatcher/trucking logistics directions, ensuring all trucking deliveries are performed accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Assist customers with unloading trucks as needed.
• Ensure all delivered materials are properly loaded onto the trucks and securely fastened for travel in accordance with company standards.
• Comply with all DOT regulations and ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times.Assist in the warehouse when no delivery is scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must possess a Valid State’s CDL Class A Driver’s License· Driving record must be clean/good.
• Must possess some prior tarping experience, as it relates to truck deliveries.
• Must be familiar with, and able to operate a forklift as needed, ability to work independently, as well as a team atmosphere.
• Professional and customer-oriented attitude
• Salary range: $22.00-$24.00/per hour Additional Information: Hood offers a competitive salary and a generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401K, LTD, FSA, EAP, PTO, and holidays) available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment. Work Monday – Friday and be Home Nightly! Hood Distribution requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of the required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S. High school diploma/GED preferred. An Equal Opportunity Employer