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A Brief Overview
The CDL Wide Load delivers materials to job site, primarily delivering wall panels and/or trusses requiring oversized load permits. Inspects and maintains truck, reports shortages and claims to supervisor, and assists in loading and storing of materials. Typically, driving a truck with a capacity of more than three tons, and may be a more experienced driver who operates a roll-off or other specialty trailer. Also, includes more experienced tractor trailer drivers.
What you will do
- Operate safely.
- Participate in a positive work environment.
- Maintain a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License as required.
- Prepare DOT required log of time on duty and driving.
- Abide by regulations specified in permit.
- Organize and secure load.
- Check orders for accuracy.
- Deliver and unload materials to customers' satisfaction.
- Complete daily equipment pre-inspection.
- Record all merchandise that is returned by truck, assists in unloading material returned for credit.
- Follow guidelines established by the Department of Transportation.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Relay messages sent by customers while on job.
- Assist supervisor, other employees and other work areas, as assigned.
- Assist in maintaining good housekeeping in yard and warehouse.
- Comply with all company policies and guidelines.
- Operate roll-off or other specialty trailer safely and efficiently.
- Maintain cleanliness of truck.
- Participate in and complete assigned trainings.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience Qualifications
- less than 1 year CDL experience preferred.
- Basic CDL experience with flat beds and/or tractor trailers required.
- 1-3 years CDL experience for interstate commerce required.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms.
- Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees and supervisors using verbal and written skills.
- Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
- Maintain current operator's license and meet company driver qualification requirements.
- Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques
- Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, GPS and other necessary business applications).
Licenses and Certifications
- Class A CDL License Required or
- Class B CDL License Required
KI Lumber & Building Materials , a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
