Class A CDL Driver

Builders FirstSource; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building materials sector is seeking a CDL driver to transport materials and assist customers at delivery sites. The ideal candidate should have a valid Class A or B CDL license, experience in driving, and strong customer service skills. This role involves operating heavy vehicles, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining delivery logs, with a focus on excellent service and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age with a minimum of one year of driving experience.
• Must pass MVR report and DOT medical card.
• Two years CDL driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery vehicle to transport materials to customer sites.
• Assist customers with safely unloading material.
• Maintain log of deliveries and verify order details.

Skills

Knowledge of safety procedures

Good verbal communication

Customer service skills

Basic math and measurement skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Class A or B CDL license

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

PURPOSE

Drives delivery vehicle and/or truck-trailer combination to transport material to customer sites. CDL driver operates vehicle weighing 26,000 lbs. or greater GVWR; vehicle 26,000 lbs. or greater towing a trailer that may exceed 10,000 lbs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists customers with unloading material safely and accurately, taking precautions to protect product and customer property.
• Required to use a hand-held device, except while driving, to ensure compliance with DVIR and HOS.
• Verifies order details and maintain log of deliveries, including amounts and/or weights, mileage and locations of deliveries. Check items against invoice to ensure accuracy of order.
• Acts as customer service liaison. Handles customer concerns and helps to resolve issues as they arise.
• Maintains service logs and pre/post trip inspection procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), 21+ years of age, a valid Class A or B CDL license. A minimum of one (1) year of driving experience. Two (2) years CDL driving experience preferred. Must be able to pass MVR report and obtain a DOT medical card. Forklift certification

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing driving and materials handling tasks
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand maps, routes, road signs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out route assignment
• Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently and on occasion may be required to lift and carry, with assistance, up to 200 pounds.
• Must be able to physically operate crane equipment (climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360-degree visibility, use arms to operate controls, etc.).