Class B CDL Driver - Building Materials / Lumberyard

Kirchner Building Centers; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; 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)

Local Routes / Home Daily

Job summary

Kirchner Building Centers in Aviston, IL is seeking a reliable Class B CDL Driver to join our family-owned team. Local routes, home daily, and building materials delivery are core responsibilities.

You must have a Class B CDL, a clean driving record, and the ability to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire. Compensation ranges from $25 to $30 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL endorsement (Class B required).
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire (training/testing provided).
• Able to travel to and from work in Aviston, IL daily.

Responsibilities

• Trucks and forklift must be kept clean and in working condition.
• Perform pre-trip inspection of truck and routine maintenance.
• Inform manager of necessary truck repairs and maintenance to schedule promptly.
• Check delivery product for accuracy and secure load.
• Communicate with customers about delivery and obtain signatures.
• Unload material by hand or operate a Boom Truck or Moffett Forklift.
• Assist customers in the yard in a professional manner.
• Adhere to safety and health standards per OSHA and Kirchner Building Centers.
• Operate a yard forklift responsibly.
• Follow local traffic laws.

Skills

CDL Class B

Clean driving record

Forklift certification

Travel to Aviston daily

Load capacity knowledge

Pre-employment screenings

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

Experience and License Requirements of the Class B CDL Driver:

• 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)