CDL Driver I

CDL Driver I

Founded in 1965, Universal Supply operates locations in five states, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania, providing professional builders with the best in specialty building products, including roofing, siding, windows, doors, cabinetry, millwork and fasteners.

Delivers materials to job site, inspects and maintains truck, reports shortages and claims to supervisor and assists in loading and storing of materials . Typically a less experienced CDL or tractor trailer driver.

Essential Job Duties:

• Maintains a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License as required .
• Prepares DOT required log of time on duty and driving.
• Organizes and secures load.
• Assists forklift operators when loading.
• Accounts for all company funds, such as C.O.D.'s.
• Checks orders for accuracy
• Delivers and unloads materials to customers' satisfaction.
• Completes daily equipment pre-inspection.
• Rec ords all merchandise that is returned by truck, assists in unloading material returned for credit.
• Follows guidelines established by the Department of Transportation.
• Operates Boom in safe and efficient manner, maintains rec ords regarding equipment use and time charged.
• Logs in deliveries on supervisor's log sheet.
• Waits on customers while truck is being loaded.
• Relays messages sent by customers while on job .
• Assists supervisor, other employees and other work areas, as assigned. Assists in maintaining good housekeeping in yard and warehouse.
• Complies with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Minimum education required - High School Diploma or general equivalency degree (GED).
• Minimum experience required -6 months CDL experience including lumber dumping.
• Basic CDL experience with flat beds and/or tractor trailers required .
• Special skills required- Ability to do arithmetic, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms.
• Communicate with customers, other employees, and supervisors using verbal and written skills and use safe lifting techniques.
• Clean driving rec ord, current CDL operator's license, and current DOT qualifications.
• Physical demands include stooping, bending, twisting, and throwing . Working in a variety of climates and environmental conditions . Ability to lift up 100 lbs or more on a repetitive basis.

Universal Supply Co., 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.