Local CDL B Driver

SRS Distribution Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Local CDL B Driver, where your commitment to safety and compliance will be rewarded. This role involves delivering building materials within a 200-mile radius, ensuring every delivery meets the highest standards of safety and efficiency. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll have access to training opportunities that pave the way for advancement. Enjoy the benefits of being home every night and receiving a safety bonus, all while contributing to a team that values integrity and teamwork. If you're ready to take the next step in your driving career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Safety Bonus

Home Every Night

Training Opportunities

Veteran Friendly Employer

Qualifications

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Ability to load and unload products weighing up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver building materials to customers' businesses or job sites.
• Safely operate a commercial vehicle and conduct inspections.

Skills

Commercial Driving

Safety Compliance

Loading and Unloading

Communication in English

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Moffett

Job description

Local CDL B Driver

We are committed to the personal and professional growth of our team members, offering a clear path of advancement through on-the-job and web-based training to help you move up as a Driver or into other positions within the branch. Your safety is also rewarded.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The primary duty of the Driver, known as a Logistics Specialist II (with or without a Crane Operator certification), is to deliver building materials to customers' businesses or job sites. Drivers operate within a maximum of a 200-mile radius of their home branch, with deliveries starting and ending at the branch (no overnight stays).

• Home every night
• Safety Bonus
• Safely operate a commercial vehicle in compliance with all DOT regulations
• Lead job site safety by operating equipment according to local, state, and federal laws
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections
• Verify and confirm inventory loaded on the truck, compare purchase orders, sign delivery tickets, and confirm addresses and routing information before leaving the branch
• Conduct a job site inspection, document any existing damage, and identify hazards such as power lines, sprinklers, septic tanks, mailboxes, fences, etc.
• Capture pictures of all building products delivered as per company policy

Requirements

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Ability to load and unload building products weighing up to 100 lbs. each, off a straight bed truck; forklift or Moffett experience is a plus
• Safe driving record with no hit & run incidents, DWI, or DUI convictions in the last three years; recent accidents or violations will be reviewed
• Prior commercial driving experience and knowledge of DOT & OSHA safety regulations are a plus
• Experience in distribution is advantageous
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• Minimum age of 18; 21 if crossing state lines or transporting hazardous materials
• Pass a drug test, hold a current DOT medical certificate, and have no positive drug tests in the past 12 months
• Authorized to work in the U.S., pass an E-Verify check, and be a U.S. citizen or legal resident

All CDL Drivers in the US must register with FMCSA as of January 6, 2020. If offered a position, our background check will verify registration prior to proceeding with your background and drug screening. Register here: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register

Additional instructions from the FMCSA Clearinghouse: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Resource/Index/Registration-Driver-Instructions

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Job Location:

Wimsatt Building Materials - Lansing
1615 E. Miller Rd., Lansing, MI 48911

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veteran Friendly Employer. We believe in hiring military veterans at all levels, as your service has trained you in leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety. If your experience matches our requirements, we encourage you to apply today.