CDL-A Lumberyard Delivery Driver

Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. in Shakopee, MN is looking for a CDL-A driver to deliver, load, unload, and pick up building materials. You'll handle a mix of company vehicles and work closely with Dispatch and customers to get materials where they need to go, safely and on time.

What you'll drive

• A variety of company trucks as assigned, including semi-trucks, tandem-axle trucks, Super Duty trucks, piggyback trucks, and vans

• Vehicles with standard or automatic transmissions and air brakes, depending on the equipment

• Boom trucks, piggyback forklifts, and trailers after completing required training

What you'll do

• Plan the safest, most efficient route based on weather, traffic, and road conditions

• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and required paperwork, and report any maintenance or safety concerns

• Pull and stage materials from the yard, millwork, and hardware departments, then verify the load matches the order before heading out

• Load and secure materials using a forklift or other equipment, with some manual handling involved

• Assess each delivery site and choose the safest way to unload, then place materials where the customer needs them

• Take required photos and documentation for deliveries and returns, and scan completed deliveries using the company's Dispatch & Delivery System (DDS)

• Pick up, verify, and secure returned materials, then route them to the correct yard or receiving area

• Flag any shortages, damage, delays, or other issues to Dispatch right away

• Act as a professional, customer-focused representative of the company at every stop

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL, required for all deliveries regardless of which vehicle is assigned

• At least 3 years of driving experience

• Acceptable motor vehicle record per company standards

• Current DOT medical certificate, or ability to pass the required DOT medical exam

• Forklift certification, or willingness to get certified through company training

• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and commercial driving rules

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Familiarity with Twin Cities-area roads is a plus

Physical demands

• Regularly lifting and carrying 50-75 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs

• Bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and reaching to handle materials, including overhead

• Extended periods of sitting while driving

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions, and navigating active jobsites and uneven terrain

Other things to know

• You'll need to complete assigned safety training (including computer-based training) and keep required PPE in good use

• You're expected to monitor and renew your DOT medical certificate on time

• The company supports continuous improvement efforts, and you'll be expected to share feedback and help identify ways to improve safety, efficiency, and service

• Equal opportunity employer