CDL Driver & TSS (Fixed Cab) Crane Operator

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; coordinating with rooftop loaders; and maintaining accurate documentation. The role also involves customer interaction and warehouse support to uphold service and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Climb ladders and work at heights
• Reasonable accommodations are available per ADA, and the company is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.

Working Conditions

This fast-paced, field-based role focuses on safe, precise, and on-time delivery of building materials within a 200-mile radius. Drivers return home daily with no overnight stays. Success requires strong organization, communication, and customer interaction to meet delivery deadlines and ensure satisfaction at varied job sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid CDL driver's license with air brakes endorsement
• Proficiency in performing routine maintenance and safety checks
• Knowledge of basic mechanical systems
• Experience operating conveyor belts, knuckle booms, or crane-equipped trucks
• Forklift operation experience; certification preferred
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and OSHA safety standards
• 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
• Strong adherence to safety protocols
• Clean driving record (no hit-and-run, DWI, or DUI in the past 36 months)
• Must pass background check and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional crane operation experience
• Strong time and route management skills
• Skilled in operating boom cranes, piggyback forklifts, and conveyor systems
• Forklift certification preferred
• Deep knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations
• Proven commitment to safety standards and practices
• 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
• Working collaboratively with teams
• Proficient in digital inventory management and order verification
• Committed to continuous learning and skill enhancement

Certifications

• Current DOT medical certificate
• NCCCO Crane Certification: Telescopic Boom—Fixed Cab (TSS): Non-rotating cab certification is required.
• Articulating Boom Crane Certification: Preferred but not mandatory.

Job Location

SRS Building Products - Youngstown 2670 Salt Springs Road Youngstown, OH 44509

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.