CDL Class B Driver

CDL Driver

Primary Objective of the CDL Driver

• Perform daily checklists on vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, report vehicle defects or damage to the vehicles.
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
• Obtain receipts or signatures when loads are delivered and collect payment for services when required.
• Check all load-related documentation (including bills of lading) to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned. Operate hydraulic lift gates safely.
• Secure cargo for transport, using wedges and straps. Ensure safety when inspecting.
• Drive trucks to weigh stations along routes, to comply with state regulations.
• Use cellphones to exchange information with supervisors or other drivers. Ensure hands free communication while operating vehicle.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance including adding oil, fuel, and radiator fluid, or performing minor repairs.
• Load and unload trucks with a moffitt, help others with loading and unloading, operating any powered equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
• Perform Lumber returns from Jobsites back to location.
• May be required to manually carry loads inside residences.
• Responsible for following all safety rules and policies as outlined by the DOT and communicated by Bliffert Lumber.management.
• Responsible for following all general housekeeping practices as communicated by manager.

Primary Responsibilities of the CDL Driver

• Practice and perform excellent service for all customers.
• Protects company values by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Report Injuries to manager immediately.
• Drive safely and responsibly, immediately report any accidents or traffic violations.
• Additional job responsibilities to be determined by Manager.
• Sorting, stocking, and moving lumber and building materials in all types of weather and terrain.
• Fill orders.
• Loading supplies for customers
• Operate power tools, saws, and chainsaws.
• Read special orders from salespeople.
• Read instructions from supervisors or salespeople in handling customer requests and safety procedures in the workplace.

Requirements of the CDL Driver

• Read carefully the products labels, warnings, and directions posted in the products and warehouse.
• Complete inventory sheets.
• Read invoices and orders.
• Read and follow work schedules.
• Enter number entries in loading sheets.
• Look in the charts for the weights of forklifts that can carry and lift.
• Must have FedMed Card.
• Must have a valid CDL

Company Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401K -Employer match
• $15,0000 Company paid Life Insurance Policy
• 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