Class B CDL Driver & Yard/Forklift Specialist

Fencing-Supply-Group-Acquisition-LLC; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

LiveHealth Online

Legal Shield

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Cedar Supply in Fort Collins, CO, seeks a Class B CDL Yard Associate to transport products, maintain the yard, and operate a forklift. The role involves local and occasional long-distance deliveries, compliance with regulations, and ensuring cargo is securely loaded and documented. Competitive hourly pay with benefits is provided.

The position emphasizes safety, vehicle maintenance, and accurate record-keeping as essential duties for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Three years of Class B CDL driving experience.
• Must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• Knowledge of construction equipment and safe driving procedures.
• Experience with strapping/securement.
• Registered with FMCSA clearinghouse.
• Knowledge of Electronic Logging requirements, GPS systems, and ability to read maps.
• Clean driving record and diligent attention to safety.
• Donkey forklift experience is preferred but not needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class B trucks and other large vehicles to transport cargo over various distances.
• Travel to local areas making business deliveries; may travel long distances.
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is working well.
• Secure cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
• Maintain logs of working hours following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintain logs of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or vehicle damage.
• Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
• Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with service centers or supervisors.
• Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary.
• Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
• Give directions to workers at the location on packing goods and moving them onto trailers.
• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.

Skills

CDL driving

Manual transmission

Securement/Strapping

FMCSA clearinghouse

GPS systems

Load documentation

Safety-minded

Tools

GPS devices

Job description

Cedar Supply in Fort Collins, CO, seeks a Class B CDL Yard Associate to transport products, maintain the yard, and operate a forklift. The role involves local and occasional long-distance deliveries, compliance with regulations, and ensuring cargo is securely loaded and documented. Competitive hourly pay with benefits is provided.

The position emphasizes safety, vehicle maintenance, and accurate record-keeping as essential duties for daily operations.