CDL Delivery Driver

CDL Delivery Driver

Forge & Build is hiring a CDL Delivery Driver at our facility in Iowa City, IA, and we're looking for someone who's ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction. The Delivery Driver CDL is essential for the safe and timely transport and delivery of equipment, products, and materials, while ensuring an excellent customer experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operates vehicles according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Managers and transports loads safely and in a timely manner over the required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
• Maintains all required regulatory logs (e.g., electronic logging devices).
• Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.
• Assists with loading and unloading goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to the designated area.
• Assembles customers' loads in accordance with the loading list for delivery to the job site at the time and date required by the customer.
• Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to the shipping office or other appropriate staff when the delivery route is complete.
• Performs routine vehicle inspections (e.g., checking oil, water, and fuel levels) and reports maintenance malfunctions to the Shipping Supervisor.
• Organizes trailers in the shipping yard to optimize loading efficiency.
• Assists in maintaining yard inventory control and procedures.
• Assists in staging and loading deliveries and transfers.
• Helps to maintain a safe, clean, and organized yard.
• Ensures completion of all routine equipment inspections, repairs, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of assigned trucks.
• Responsible for general yard standards and building cleanup in accordance with company standards.
• Maintains all safety requirements and ensures all safety training is completed.
• Ensures all loads are accurate and delivered in a timely manner.
• Communicates issues that could impact the business in a timely and effective manner to the Store Manager.
• Works with yard and other sales associates to ensure quality customer service.
• Assists and waits on customers while in the yard.
• Reports all incorrect orders/deliveries to the manager and helps resolve them in a timely manner.
• Operates forklifts and vehicles according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Assists with various other duties as assigned by the Yard Supervisor or Store Manager.

Why EquipmentShare?

Because we do things differently and we think you'll feel it from day one. We're a people-first company powered by cutting-edge technology. That means our proprietary T3 platform doesn't just run our business it also makes your job easier, safer, and more connected. Whether you're behind the wheel, under the hood, leading a branch, or closing deals tech supports you, and you drive us forward.

We're a team of problem-solvers, go-getters, and builders. And we're looking for teammates who take pride in doing meaningful work and want to be part of building something special.

Perks & Benefits:

• Monthly Family Dinner Night We treat you and your family to dinner every month, because family comes first. (An employee favorite!) *restrictions apply
• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Tool and boot reimbursements (role dependent)
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

About You:

You want to be part of a team that's not just changing an industry for the sake of change we're transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you're excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

We're looking for people who:

• See challenges as opportunities
• Embrace change and continuous improvement
• Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day

About Forge & Build:

Forge & Build is a place contractors and customers can access all the materials and hardware they need to get the job done, as well as tech-powered equipment rentals.

At its foundation, Forge & Build was started by contractors for contractors. Its leadership team is different from our competitors because they know what it feels like to be a builder. They remember walking into a hardware store hoping to find everything in one place, but many times having to head to another store.

As a partner of EquipmentShare, Forge & Build is backed by one of the largest construction equipment buyers in the country, a nationwide support team and T3 technology that helps builders of America increase overall productivity, efficiency, and visibility. EquipmentShare is building connectivity for all verticals in construction including materials which means having accurate and up-to-date information around inventory and location of materials to ensure our customers always have what they need.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of lumber and building products.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
• Experience operating a forklift and straight truck.
• Must be able to push and pull material from the bin.
• Ability to remain focused in a busy environment.
• Possession and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a chauffeur's license, as required by state regulations for the vehicle weight to be operated.
• Must pass and maintain background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state Department(s) of Transportation regulations.
• Must pass and maintain a DOT physical, as trucks driven are over 10,000 lbs.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and professional development.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and problem-solving ability.
• Fosters strong collaboration and partnership with all internal team members.
• Maintains a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times.
• Embodies the EquipmentShare mission and culture.
• Adheres to all company policies.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience:

• Proven delivery driver experience, including customer-facing interaction.
• Ability to deliver in all types of environments.
• Ability to maintain a minimum standard license required by state and federal law or any other regulated licenses required to transport product and goods.
• Working knowledge of and ability to comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for 8+ hours a day and lift 50+ lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and reach above head, and climb a flight of stairs while carrying material.
• Ability to move into different positions to accomplish tasks in tight and confined spaces, including frequent bending and stooping.

A Workplace For All:

At EquipmentShare, we believe the best solutions come from a team that reflects the world around us. Our initiative A Workplace For All is rooted in the belief that we must work together to solve some