Driver - CDL Class A

Job Description

Job Description

Company: Rio Grande Co.

Position Title:  CDL: Class A Driver

Department: Operations 
Reports To: Dispatcher
FLSA Status:  Hourly
Location:  Colorado

Position Summary

The CDL Class A Driver will safely and efficiently deliver finished goods, products, and materials to customers in a timely, safe, and professional manner.

About Rio Grande Co.

Founded in 1893, Rio Grande Co. has proudly served the Denver and Rocky Mountain region for over 132 years. What began as a fuel and feed business has grown into a trusted distributor, fabricator, and building materials resource supporting construction projects across Colorado.

As a multi-generational, family-led company, members of the Peterson family – Erik, Elmer, Donald, and Bruce – have guided our growth and long-standing contribution to Colorado’s construction industry.

At Rio Grande Co., we build more than structures — we build teams, careers, and futures. What sets us apart:

• A family-founded culture that prioritizes people and relationships
• A workplace grounded in safety, respect, and accountability
• Transparent leadership and clear expectations
• Investment in employee development and training
• A commitment to doing the right thing for our employees, customers and communities

Key Responsibilities

• Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws
• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required routes, obeying all traffic laws, and observing all safety regulations
• Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas following loading crew signals
• Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area
• Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete
• Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to the Dispatcher and/or Garage
• Arranges trailers in warehouse yards for optimum loading patterns
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Must hold required commercial driver’s license appropriate for weight of vehicle to be operated
• A minimum of 2 year experience safely operating a Class A truck
• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations
• All other duties assigned

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Work Environment

• Mostly outdoor position, subject to weather-Frequent

Physical Demands

• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 100lbs
• Ability to work in changing weather conditions
• Ability to spend long periods of time on a forklift
• Rare ability for non-CDL driving

Rio Grande Co. offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Profit-sharing and 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Sick, Vacation, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Accident and supplemental insurance
• Paid training and career development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other value-added employee benefits

Additional compensation may include performance-based bonuses or incentives, depending on role-specific goals and company performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Rio Grande Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, in accordance with Colorado Department of Labor regulations.

Application Information

This position will remain open until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been identified. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early.