CDL Driver

Position Summary

The primary function of the Warehouse & CDL Driver is to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with the company policies and Federal and State regulations while delivering all freight undamaged. The Warehouse & CDL Driver is also responsible for areas of warehouse maintenance shipping/receiving product storage and delivery setup.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain health and safety compliance in accordance with company policy. Inspect truck/trailer for defects for safe operation. Safely load building materials onto flatbed or boom truck and unload products at commercial and residential job sites. Deliver materials to assigned area as directed by the customer while prioritizing personal safety and the safety of those around you.
• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Must report all accidents involving driver or company equipment. Stamina to lift heavy building materials up to 80 lbs. for loading/unloading. Prepare orders by processing requests: pull accurate materials and place them in appropriate areas for customer pick up or delivery; load and unload trucks as necessary.
• Maintain inventory controls through minimizing material damage and ensuring order accuracy.
• Ability to organize the warehouse and manage bin locations. Establish maintain and promote high standards of customer service. Wear protective gear and steel-toed boots. Ensure that equipment is maintained to company operating standards.
• Ability to operate a forklift. Excellent customer service skills and professional attitude

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED. 1-3 years of experience or more is preferred.
• Must have a valid commercial drivers license (CDL).
• Minimum Class A or Class B CDL.
• Must have a clear three (3) year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Must have overall knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations. Core Competencies: Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity. Embody the principles of servant leadership even in a non-people management role by putting the needs of others first valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead execute and/or delegate as needed while also collaborating with others to get the job done. Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members. Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate welcome and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued regardless of race background tenure or title.
• Ability to self-manage show initiative be proactive and drive results.
• Communicate professionally both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position while driving a commercial vehicle 40% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently lift heavy building materials up to 80 lbs. for loading/unloading.
• Constantly moving from unloading materials from the commercial motor vehicle onto the job site.
• Constantly operating a commercial motor vehicle and/or boom vehicle.
• Constantly positioning self to unload materials from flatbed or boom.
• Must be able to judge distance while delivering materials and/or operating boom.
• Must be able to communicate with management and coworkers and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Constantly working in an outside environment while making deliveries.

Required Cognitive Skills

• Must be able to prioritize job sites and deadlines.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on customers deadlines.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to receive information and directions.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

The base salary for this position typically falls within the range of $23.51 to $29.90 per hour. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including but not limited to the position being offered location education training and/or experience. SRS Distribution offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits. Hourly associates may be eligible for overtime based on business needs. Depending on the role associates may also be eligible for performance-based bonus programs commissions car allowance or automobile and fuel program and reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with company travel policy.

Job Location: National Structure - Champaign

211 S Staley Rd Champaign IL 61822

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc. including all its subsidiaries provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin sex gender age disability gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status uniform service veteran status marital status genetic information physical or mental disability or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal state and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221 or by email to: with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen as permitted by law.

Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay discretionary bonuses 401(k) with company match Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off (vacation sick volunteer holidays birthday floating) medical/dental/vision flexible spending accounts company-paid life and short-term disability plus optional long-term disability and additional life insurance.