Driver CDL

Job Description

Job Description

CDL Driver (Lumber & Building Materials)

Princeton, IL | On-site | Full-time | $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

R.P. Lumber is hiring a CDL Driver for our Princeton, IL   lumberyard. This is a local, hands-on delivery role for a safe, customer-focused driver who can run a commercial truck, load and unload building materials, and keep paperwork accurate.

You will report to the General Manager. On a typical day you will deliver lumber, shingles, drywall, millwork, and other building products to customer jobsites, then help in the yard when you are not on a route.

About R.P. Lumber

We are a family-owned building materials and hardware retailer founded in 1977. We now operate 100+ locations across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Our promise is simple: Best Service. Best Value. Drivers are a core part of that promise — contractors and homeowners judge us by whether the load arrives on time, complete, and in good condition.

What you will do

Deliveries and customer service

• Deliver building materials to customer jobsites using efficient, legal routes
• Meet delivery schedules and represent the company with professional, courteous service
• Unload or help unload product by boom/crane, conveyor, Moffett (piggyback), or by hand
• Watch jobsite conditions and follow safety rules at every stop
• Secure return loads before leaving the jobsite

Inventory, paperwork, and yard support

• Complete delivery, return, transfer, and Delivery Waiver / Consent paperwork so inventory stays accurate
• Help load and secure residential and commercial building products on trucks
• Work with yard personnel to verify materials and quantities before a truck leaves
• Stock, load, and organize lumber and building materials in the yard and warehouse
• Help customers in the yard with loading and product questions when you are not on a delivery

Vehicle and safety

• Keep the inside and outside of assigned delivery vehicles clean
• Complete required daily vehicle and equipment inspections
• Follow company safety guidelines and all traffic laws
• Keep your CDL and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate current
• Complete required company equipment training and certification, including boom and forklift certification
• Perform other related duties assigned by the General Manager

Please note: T his job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.  

What you need to have

• Valid Class A or Class B CDL (air-brake and manual-transmission endorsements preferred)
• Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, or willingness to obtain one (Non-Excepted Interstate self-certification preferred)
• Acceptable commercial driving record for the prior 60 months
• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED, or 6–12 months of related experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers, vendors, managers, and teammates