Class A CDL Driver - Waukesha at Bliffert… · Waukesha

CDL Driver

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Deliver the foundational materials Deliver the foundational materials that build our local homes, businesses, and communities.
• Provide exceptional customer service Provide exceptional customer service directly to jobsites, building strong relationships with our contractors and clients.
• Operate specialized equipment Operate specialized equipment like Moffetts and hydraulic lift gates in a dynamic, active, hands-on role.
• Enjoy a culture that prioritizes your safety Enjoy a culture that prioritizes your safety with DOT compliance and "safety always" practices.
• Join a values-driven, family-owned company Join a values-driven, family-owned company that has supported employees and communities for over 120 years.

What You’ll Do

As a CDL Driver, you'll safely deliver building materials to customer worksites while adhering to DOT and DMV regulations. You'll play a critical role in ensuring materials are transported securely, customers receive professional service, and vehicle maintenance and logistics operations run smoothly in all weather conditions and terrains.

Safe Delivery & Transportation

• Safely operate CDL-class commercial vehicles Safely operate CDL-class commercial vehicles while complying with DOT, DMV, and company regulations.
• Maneuver trucks into loading/unloading positions Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions on jobsites, following signals from the loading crew as needed, and ensuring correct positioning.
• Secure cargo for transport Secure cargo for transport using wedges, straps, and other approved cargo-securing methods, ensuring safety when inspecting.
• Deliver materials accurately and efficiently Deliver materials accurately and efficiently to work sites, handling specialized offloading equipment like Moffetts and hydraulic lift gates.
• Exchange essential information Exchange essential information with supervisors or other drivers using hands-free cellphone communication while operating the vehicle.
• Drive to weigh stations Drive trucks to weigh stations along delivery routes to comply with state and local regulations.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance Perform basic vehicle maintenance, including adding oil, fuel, and radiator fluid, or performing minor repairs, and inspect vehicle positioning.

Customer Service & Material Handling

• Practice and provide excellent service Practice and provide excellent service for all retail and contractor customers, including loading supplies for them.
• Load and unload trucks with a Moffett Load and unload trucks with a Moffett, help others with loading and unloading, operate powered equipment on vehicles, and use other equipment as necessary.
• Sort, stock, and move lumber Sort, stock, and move lumber and building materials in all types of weather and terrain.
• Review and fulfill special orders Review and fulfill special orders, invoices, loading sheets, and work instructions from salespeople and supervisors.
• Execute jobsite material returns Execute jobsite material returns to bring lumber and products back to the store location.
• Carry loads manually Carry loads manually inside residences when required for customer service.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow and enforce all safety rules Follow and enforce all safety rules and policies as outlined by the DOT and communicated by Bliffert Lumber Management.
• Ensure hands-free communication Ensure hands-free communication at all times while operating company vehicles.
• Report accidents and injuries immediately Report any accidents, traffic violations, or workplace injuries immediately to the manager.
• Maintain transportation records Maintain all required transportation records and follow general housekeeping practices.
• Protect company values Protect company values by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Perform additional job responsibilities Perform additional job responsibilities as determined by the Manager to support store success.

Qualifications

• Licensing & Certification: Must possess a valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) and a current Federal Medical (Fed Med) Card.
• Equipment Operation: Experience operating a Moffett forklift, hydraulic lift gates, and other powered equipment on vehicles safely.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read product labels, warnings, directions, work schedules, invoices, loading sheets, and orders; ability to complete inventory sheets and enter numerical details in loading sheets.
• Physical Ability: Able to sort, stock, move, and carry heavy lumber and building materials in all weather conditions and terrain, including carrying loads manually inside residences when required; look in charts for the weights forklifts can carry/lift.
• Attributes: Strong focus on DOT safety compliance, excellent customer service, and professional, reliable communication.

Company Benefits

• PTO and holidays
• 401K – Employer Match
• Profit Sharing
• $15,000 Company paid Life Insurance Policy
• Company Paid Short-term disability
• Annual bonus and Annual increase
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical and Prescription drug insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Children)
• Long-term disability insurance

Keywords

CDL Driver, Commercial Driver, Moffett Operator, Heavy Truck Driver, Delivery Driver, Building Materials, Lumber Delivery, Jobsite Delivery, DOT Compliance, Cargo Securing, Hydraulic Lift Gate, Logistics, Transportation, Material Handling, Vehicle Maintenance, Safety Compliance, Lumber Yard.