Class A Driver (Seasonal)

Mead Lumber Company, Inc.; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned company that values teamwork and professional growth. As a delivery driver, you'll be responsible for timely deliveries of construction materials while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Enjoy flexible scheduling and the opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to a company that prioritizes employee ownership and work-life balance, making a significant impact in the construction industry. If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a reputable organization, this position is for you!

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• 1 year of delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials to job sites and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain trucks and trailers, and verify cargo readiness.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Independent Operation

Heavy Lifting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Truss Craft of Nebraska
916 North Shady Bend Road
Suite A
Grand Island, NE 68802, USA

Description

Company Overview: Great Plains Distribution, a Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: Primary responsibility is to deliver complete, accurate and on-time deliveries or finished goods and materials to customer at construction job sites. Also may pick up materials from warehouses and deliver them to company locations. Responsible for securing loads and compliance with all relevant USDOT and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.

• Maintain trucks and trailers; coordination of drop off and pick up for repairs.
• Verify all cargo is reviewed, secured and ready for delivery.
• Follow all safety and load compliance for securing cargo.
• Deliver loads to job site and shag trailers as needed. Ability to deliver large construction components and building materials to construction sites in rural areas where conditions may be difficult to navigate.
• Maintain all logs and paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant DOT regulations. • Operate a forklift as needed.
• Stock supplies/track inventory as needed.
• Interface with customers, job site staff, contractors and compliance regulators. Promote a positive image of the organization to all external customers.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

Must have ability to operate independently in a high-volume, faced paced environment.

• Lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 75lbs or more.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current and valid Class A CDL required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience flatbed, wide load and roller trailer preferred. Minimum 1 year experience delivery experience with Lumber Yards or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Clean driving record and a valid CDL driver’s license required.
• Must pass a US DOT random drug test at required intervals.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

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