Class A Truck Driver

Job Title

Promptly and safely deliver lumber and building materials to customers. Provide excellent customer service. Assist in building orders, yard clean up or other job-related tasks as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide reliable, accurate and timely delivery service between branch location and customers
• Help prepare material for shipment if necessary
• Maintain the truck in accordance with inspection sheets and from instructions from yard foreman-dispatcher
• Keep truck clean and orderly
• Carry necessary equipment such as ropes, corners, flags, flares and release forms always
• Safely deliver all merchandise without damage to material, vehicle or property
• Demonstrate safe work habits and safe driving practices
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling, overtime hours worked and tasks performed as business conditions dictate

Characteristics

• Hold a current Class A California drivers license, medical certification and excellent driving record
• Able to work effectively with others to obtain customer satisfaction and promote Big Creek's image in a positive way
• Display the ability to diffuse difficult customer situations
• Practice good organizational skills
• Able to communicate effectively with others
• Punctual and prompt
• Able to deal with interruptions without losing focus on a specific task that needs to be done
• Able to lift 100 lbs. from the ground into the bed of a standard size pick-up truck
• Possess the basic math skills to count (tally) lumber efficiently
• Have legible handwriting and understanding of technology with regards to phones, GPS, and our delivery system.
• Demonstrate a high level of safety consciousness.
• Have ability to read maps google/apple and find delivery sites in remote locations; skill in driving rural roads.
• Dress in a clean, neat, professional manner that is appropriate for the job. Leather Shoe/Boot, Big Creek Safety Vest, and assigned Big Creek apparel, including hats, shirts always while driving or in the yard. Look professional, well groomed that meet company grooming standards in our company handbook

Rate of Pay

• Starting wage range: $26.00-$30.00 depending on experience
• Eligible for safety and driver retention bonus of 10% of gross wages for hours worked

Reports to: Central Dispatcher or Yard Foreman at Location Assigned

Hours: Full-time, day-shift position; local driving; must be flexible to scheduling needs and able to work some Saturdays; hours may vary due to business conditions

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan with generous employer match and profit sharing contribution
• Group medical/dental insurance coverage for employee and eligible family members
• Group term life insurance coverage for employees
• Voluntary life insurance for purchase for employees and eligible family members
• Voluntary vision care plan for employees and eligible family members
• Paid time off including Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

About Big Creek Lumber

Big Creek Lumber Company is a local, family-owned and operated lumber and building materials provider, serving professional builders and homeowners in central California since 1946. We strive to be an employer of choice among job seekers. We seek engaged, motivated individuals interested in producing quality products and developing strong partnerships with our customers and vendors to create business success. We provide an informal yet professional work environment, stressing safety, collaboration and excellent customer service. We place a strong emphasis on developing our employees and seek individuals who have the desire and potential for growth opportunities within the company. We are driven to generate long-term, sustainable profitability and generously share our success with our team.

Big Creek Lumber Company is an equal opportunity employer.