Delivery Driver (Chauffeur's license)

Preston Feather Building Centers; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Preston Feather Building Centers is seeking a Delivery Driver to transport building materials to customer jobsites in a safe, timely manner while delivering excellent service. This hands-on role combines driving, material handling, and teamwork in an active lumber yard and construction environment.

The position emphasizes safety, dependable performance, and professional communication with customers and internal teams, including dispatch, yard, and sales.

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver’s license and CDL or chauffeur’s license for assigned vehicles.
• Demonstrates a safe driving record and commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Dependable, organized, and able to perform physical work.
• Experience with building materials or related equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport and unload building materials at customer jobsites.
• Coordinate with dispatch to ensure accurate, timely deliveries.
• Provide professional, courteous service and communicate delivery needs or issues.
• Complete required vehicle inspections and delivery documentation.
• Load, secure, and protect materials for transport; follow safety procedures.
• Operate delivery vehicles, forklifts, and related equipment as trained.

Skills

CDL (or chauffeur's license)

Safe driving record

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Moffettts or delivery equipment

Job description

The Delivery Driver is responsible for safely delivering building materials to customer jobsites while providing exceptional customer service. Our drivers play an important role in supporting builder customers, ensuring materials arrive accurately, on time, and are handled with care.

This is a hands-on position that combines driving, material handling, and teamwork in an active lumber yard and construction environment.

Delivery Driver – Building Materials (chauffeur's license) Position Overview

The Delivery Driver is responsible for safely delivering building materials to customer jobsites while providing exceptional customer service. Our drivers play an important role in supporting builder customers, ensuring materials arrive accurately, on time, and are handled with care.

This is a hands-on position that combines driving, material handling, and teamwork in an active lumber yard and construction environment.

Areas of Responsibility

Deliveries & Customer Service

• Safely transport and unload building materials at customer jobsites
• Coordinate with dispatch to complete accurate, timely deliveries
• Provide professional, courteous service and communicate customer needs or delivery issues
• Complete required vehicle inspections and delivery documentation

Safety & Material Handling

• Properly load, secure, and protect materials during transport
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety procedures
• Safely operate delivery vehicles, forklifts, and truck-mounted forklifts (Moffetts) as trained
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in clean, safe working condition

Yard Operations & Teamwork

• Assist with preparing, checking, and loading delivery orders
• Help unload incoming materials and serve customers picking up orders
• Support yard operations and maintain organized inventory storage
• Work collaboratively with dispatch, yard, and sales teams

General Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Preston Feather core values in all interactions
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Valid driver's license and appropriate chauffers or CDL for assigned vehicles
• Safe driving record and commitment to safe work practices
• Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills
• Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail
• Ability to perform physical work and operate equipment safely
• Experience with building materials or Moffett equipment is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Sitting and driving for extended periods
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting
• Ability to safely handle building materials and operate delivery equipment

Working Conditions

• Combination of driving, lumber yard work, and active construction sites
• Regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including MVR) and drug screen.