CDL Driver & Crane Operator

The CDL Driver & Crane Operator at SRS Building Products ensures safe, efficient transport and delivery of building materials to job sites. Responsibilities include operating trucks, cranes, and forklifts; performing DOT-compliant inspections; The role also involves customer interaction and warehouse support to uphold service and safety standards.
Safely deliver building materials within a 200-mile radius, following DOT regulations and company policies.
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, operate cranes and forklifts, and coordinate with rooftop loaders to ensure accurate, damage-free deliveries.
Verify inventory, document deliveries with photos, and assess job sites for safety risks.
Provide excellent on-site customer service and support warehouse and yard maintenance.
Reports directly to the Assistant Branch Manager or Operations Manager.
Travel Requirements:
This role requires frequent travel within a 200-mile radius for material deliveries, with all trips starting and ending at the home branch—ensuring drivers return home daily with no overnight stays.
This physically demanding role requires regularly lifting up to 100 pounds and working outdoors in varying weather.
Candidates must safely operate commercial vehicles and cranes, navigate ladders and confined spaces, and tolerate high noise levels.
Routine tasks include driving, material handling, and adhering to all safety regulations.
This fast-paced, field-based role focuses on safe, precise, and on-time delivery of building materials within a 200-mile radius. Success requires strong organization, communication, and customer interaction to meet delivery deadlines and ensure satisfaction at varied job sites.
Valid CDL driver’s license with air brakes endorsement
Knowledge of basic mechanical systems
Experience operating conveyor belts, knuckle booms, or crane-equipped trucks
Forklift operation experience; Proficient in English (reading, writing, and verbal communication)
Skilled in pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
Capable of conducting job site inspections and reporting conditions
Clean driving record (no hit-and-run, DWI, or DUI in the past 36 months)
Professional crane operation experience
Skilled in operating boom cranes, piggyback forklifts, and conveyor systems
Forklift certification preferred
Effective on-site communication and collaboration
Skilled in strategic material placement to meet customer needs
Quick resolution of delivery challenges
Efficient route planning to optimize time and fuel
Proficient in digital inventory management and order verification
High school diploma or equivalent.
Vocational or technical training in heavy machinery operation.
Minimum Years Of Work Experience:
While not strictly required, prior commercial driving experience is strongly recommended. Experience in distribution and forklift operation is a plus.
Current DOT medical certificate
NCCCO Crane Certification: ABC/ABL certification is required.
Truck Crane Operation Certification: Boom Truck - Fixed Cab Certification: Articulating Boom Crane Certification: Customer-focused and results-driven
Proficient in operating commercial vehicles, cranes, forklifts, and conveyor systems
Accurate in inventory checks and site inspections
Clear, courteous communication with customers and team members
Focused on customer satisfaction and precise material placement
Resolves delivery and site issues quickly and effectively
Efficient in planning routes and managing deliveries
Supports branch operations through task prioritization
The base salary for this position typically falls within the range of $31.25 to $40.58 per hour. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. SRS Distribution offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits. Hourly associates may be eligible for overtime based on business needs. Depending on the role, associates may also be eligible for performance-based bonus programs, commissions, car allowance or automobile and fuel program, and reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with company travel policy.
SRS Building Products - Arlington
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: , or by email to: weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.
Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
~401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
~ Employee Stock Purchase Program
~ Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
~ Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
~ Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
~ Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
~ Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
~ Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
~ Employee Referral Bonus Program