Van Driver

Kids for the Future; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Dillman & Upton, a Mans Family Company, seeks a Box Van Driver to transport lumber and building materials locally and return home every evening. You will drive safely, load/unload, and verify deliveries with signatures, coordinating with dispatch to meet schedules.

The role requires a valid high school diploma or GED, 2+ years driving a tractor-trailer or large truck, and a clean driving record with the ability to pass background and drug tests. Full-time, Monday–Friday with peak Saturday shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• 2+ years of proven experience driving a tractor-trailer or large truck, preferred
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
• Able to operate electric life, hand trucks, pallet jacks

Responsibilities

• Transport lumber and materials to customer destinations
• Safely load and unload materials at sites
• Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm deliveries
• Assist warehouse staff and customers with loading
• Communicate with dispatch as needed
• Maintain and deliver logs and report working hours
• Follow DOT regulations and safety procedures

Skills

Driving experience

Clean driving record

Background check

GPS routing

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS software

Job description

WHY DILLMAN & UPTON?

At Dillman & Upton, a Mans Family Company, we're more than a supplier of quality building materials, we're a team driven by a shared commitment to exceptional service, strong relationships, and doing the right thing. For generations, we've built our reputation by helping customers succeed and creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.

When you join our team, you become part of a family-oriented culture that values integrity, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Whether you're serving customers, supporting operations, or collaborating with coworkers, your contributions matter and play a vital role in our continued success. If you're looking for a company where hard work is recognized, people genuinely care about one another, and you can build a rewarding career, Dillman & Upton is the place for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Box Van Driver, you will be responsible for transporting and delivering products and materials to our customers. You will safely and efficiently transport lumber and building materials, locally (so you will be home each evening), to the assigned destination using company vehicles and equipment.

THE NITTY GRITTY

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle
• Transport lumber and materials from place of origin to assigned destination, mapping the route to ensure timely deliveries
  • Safely and efficiently handle and unload lumber and materials at selected destinations
  • Ensure contents are properly secured in the box truck to prevent breakage or damage
• Pick up loads and organize lumber in an ordered, logical manner
• Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients
• Assist warehouse staff and customers with loading and unloading processes
• Communicate with dispatch, as needed
• Confirm that the contents of each shipment load match the Bistrack purchasing document
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.); notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
• Follow processes to confirm all product is being delivered and follow protocol when an item is missing, damaged, or refused
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
• Track and report working hours
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
• Comply with ICC and DOT regulations, making safety a priority always

WHAT YOU NEED

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• 2+ years of proven experience driving a tractor-trailer or large truck, preferred
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
• Able to operate electric life, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.

Interpersonal Skills:

• A strong steward of Mans culture and core values
• Customer and company first mindset
• Strong sense of ambition, self-motivation and self-discipline
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position primarily operates a box van to transport building materials and products to customer job sites and business locations. Drivers can expect a combination of driving, loading and unloading materials, and interacting with customers throughout the day. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a largely labor-intensive role, and qualified candidates will be required to use their arms, hands, legs and back regularly. This role would also require the ability to lift, bend, walk and stand as necessary, as well lifting at least 80 pounds consistently.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some Saturday work will also be required during peak season (May - October).

PERKS OF THE JOB

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental coverage
• vision insurance
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with generous match of 4%
• life insurance
• pet insurance
• legal assistance
• identity theft protection
• charitable and community service initiatives
• progressive paid time-off policy
• paid holidays and annual profit-sharing eligibility
• We also have good coffee.

OTHER STUFF OUR LAWYER SUGGESTED WE ADD

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Company is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.