Truck Driver (non-CDL)

Hayward Lumber Corporation; Pacific Grove (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Lumber Corporation seeks a Driver (Non-CDL) for Pacific Grove, CA. This full-time, hourly role involves delivering building materials, loading/unloading, and maintaining accurate delivery logs while upholding safety and customer-service standards.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, completing load checks, and performing pre/post-trip inspections. A valid license and ability to lift up to 100 lbs are required; CDL not needed. No weekends and 5½-day workweek typical.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience operating flatbed trucks preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions or memos in English.
• Ability to present information clearly to customers and coworkers.
• Capable of lifting 60–100 lbs.
• Physical ability to pull, push and climb in/out of a truck cab.
• Must pass a drug test and background check.
• Knowledge of dimension lumber and related building materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and unloads building materials to customers while protecting goods and property.
• Serve as a customer service liaison and assist with issues as they arise.
• Follow delivery schedules and adhere to directives precisely.
• Verify order details and maintain delivery logs (weights, mileage, locations).
• Check items against invoices for accuracy.
• Complete a thorough load check before leaving the branch and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain service logs and perform pre/post-trip inspections.
• Operate trucks safely and efficiently.
• Assist supervisor and other teammates as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Flatbed truck experience

Reading & comprehension

Customer communication

Lifting 60–100 lbs

Physical agility

Drug test & background check

Lumber knowledge

Job description

Title: Driver (Non-CDL)

Classification: Full Time – Hourly

Pay Range: $18 to $22

Location: Pacific Grove, CA

Reports To: Yard Supervisor/Dispatcher

About the Company

For 100 years and four generations of Hayward family leadership, Hayward Lumber has been committed to meeting and exceeding the needs of builders. Beyond full-service lumberyards, we offer window, door and cabinet design centers, pro-oriented hardware stores, and innovative building solutions designed to save time and money. Hayward Lumber is a family-oriented company that treats every employee as such. Our average tenure companywide is over 12 years and we pride ourselves in creating an environment in which you can learn, grow, and prosper. Hayward Lumber provides a competitive compensation structure as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave. We operate 5 ½ days a week from 7 AM – 5 PM. Learn more at www.haywardlumber.com

Mission

We are the most dependable supplier of products, services, and solutions to the construction market since 1919.

Position Summary

A non-DOT driver operates company vehicles that do not require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Responsibilities include transporting building materials safely and efficiently while adhering to company policies and local traffic laws. The role may also involve loading and unloading products, conducting basic vehicle maintenance checks, and ensuring accurate documentation for deliveries or pickups.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and unloads materials to customers’ satisfaction, taking precautions to protect product and customer property.
• Acts as customer service liaison; handles customer concerns and helps to resolve issues as they arise.
• Adhering to assigned delivery schedule and following all job directives precisely.
• Verifies order details and maintains log of deliveries, including amounts and/or weights, mileage and locations of deliveries.
• Checks items against invoice to ensure accuracy of order.
• Completes a thorough load check on your truck before leaving the branch, ensuring that all delivery materials are firmly secured and all parts of your truck are in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintains service logs and pre/post trip inspection procedures.
• Operates all trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assists supervisor, other associates and other work areas, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid drivers’ license
• Experience operating a Flatbed/Flatbed Dump Truck is preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers and other employees.
• Ability to lift up to 60 – 100 lbs.
• Ability to pull, push and grip and ability to stoop and climb 2 - 3 feet steps (into & out of cab).
• Must take and pass drug test and consent to a background check.
• Knowledge of dimension lumber and panel products and other building materials is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• No weekends