Class B CDL Driver - Building Materials / Lumberyard

Kirchner Building Centers; Aviston (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Supplemental Insurance

Paid Time Off (including paid day off)

Job summary

Kirchner Building Centers in Aviston, IL is seeking a reliable Class B CDL Driver - Building Materials / Lumberyard to join our team. This role offers local routes with home daily, a strong benefits package, and the chance to work with a family-owned company founded in 1906.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, performing pre-trip inspections, keeping trucks clean, and maintaining safety and compliance on all deliveries within the Aviston area.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL Class B license and clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of load capacity, safety guidelines and maintenance of CDL trucks.
• Must complete pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class B CDL truck for local routes within Aviston, IL area.
• Load and unload materials; operate boom truck or forklift as needed.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance on trucks.
• Ensure proper paperwork, deliveries with signatures, and inventory discipline.
• Communicate with customers about deliveries and ensure load security.
• Maintain safety and health standards per OSHA and company policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Load capacity knowledge

Safety guidelines

Customer communication

Job description

Description

Class B CDL Driver - Building Materials / Lumberyard Aviston, IL

Kirchner Building Centers is a family owned and operated business serving East Central Illinois, Western Illinois, Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. The company was founded in 1906 and continues to grow with each generation. Aviston Lumber, now Kirchner Building Centers, is seeking a reliable and experienced Class B CDL Driver - Building Materials / Lumberyard to join our team.

Salary Range: $25 - $30 per hour based on experience

Benefits Available To Class B CDL Driver

• 401(k) with company match


• Health Insurance


• Dental


• Vision


• Life Insurance


• Health Savings Account


• Health Reimbursement Account


• Supplemental Insurance


• Paid Time Off (including paid day off on your birthday)


• Local Routes / Home Daily

Requirements

• Must have CDL endorsement (Class B required)


• Clean driving record


• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire (training/testing provided by Kirchner Building Centers)


• Able to travel to and from work in Aviston, IL daily


• Must have knowledge of load capacity, safety guidelines and general maintenance of CDL trucks


• Must be able to complete pre-employment screenings

Physical Requirements Of The Class B CDL Driver

• May need to lift, push, or move products weighing an average of 100 pounds


• Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Responsibility & Duties Of The Class B CDL Driver

• Trucks and forklift must be kept clean and in working condition.


• Perform pre-trip inspection of truck and do routine maintenance.


• Inform manager/supervisor of all necessary truck repairs and maintenance so it can be scheduled in a timely manner.


• Check delivery product for accuracy and make sure the load is secured properly.


• Communicate with customers about their delivery and get proper signature on delivery paperwork.


• Unload material by hand or operate a Boom Truck or Moffett Forklift to unload material.


• Assist customers who require material from the yard in a professional manner.


• Must maintain and adhere to all safety and health standards as established by OSHA and Kirchner Building Centers while driving, unloading, or working around the yard.


• Must be able to responsibly operate a yard forklift.


• Abide by traffic laws posted in the area.


• Trucks and forklift must be kept clean and in working condition.


• Will be responsible for proper paperwork for deliveries, incoming inventory, and inner-yard.


• Responsible for unloading product from vendors, inner-yard and delivery trucks and putting the material away.


• Maintain good communication with other co-workers.


• Other duties assigned by store manager or ownership.

Schedule

• Working Hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm (hours may vary by location/season; Saturday hours differ; Closed Sunday)


• Some Saturday mornings may be required, based on business needs


• Limited overtime available


• Home daily (routes are within 100 miles of Aviston, IL)

Licensing / Certifications Needed

• Class B CDL License or greater (required)