Job Description

Build the Future with Us — Forge and Build is Hiring a CDL Delivery Driver

The Delivery Driver CDL is essential for the safe and timely transport and delivery of equipment, products, and materials, while ensuring an excellent customer experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates vehicles according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Managers and transports loads safely and in a timely manner over the required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
• Maintains all required regulatory logs (e.g., electronic logging devices).
• Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.
• Assists with loading and unloading goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to the designated area.
• Assembles customers’ loads in accordance with the loading list for delivery to the job site at the time and date required by the customer.
• Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to the shipping office or other appropriate staff when the delivery route is complete.
• Performs routine vehicle inspections (e.g., checking oil, water, and fuel levels) and reports maintenance malfunctions to the Shipping Supervisor.
• Organizes trailers in the shipping yard to optimize loading efficiency.
• Assists in maintaining yard inventory control and procedures.
• Assists in staging and loading deliveries and transfers.
• Helps to maintain a safe, clean, and organized yard.
• Ensures completion of all routine equipment inspections, repairs, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of assigned trucks.
• Responsible for general yard standards and building cleanup in accordance with company standards.
• Maintains all safety requirements and ensures all safety training is completed.
• Ensures all loads are accurate and delivered in a timely manner.
• Communicates issues that could impact the business in a timely and effective manner to the Store Manager.
• Works with yard and other sales associates to ensure quality customer service.
• Assists and waits on customers while in the yard.
• Reports all incorrect orders/deliveries to the manager and helps resolve them in a timely manner.
• Operates forklifts and vehicles according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Assists with various other duties as assigned by the Yard Supervisor or Store Manager.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic knowledge of lumber and building products.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
• Experience operating a forklift and straight truck.
• Must be able to push and pull material from the bin.
• Ability to remain focused in a busy environment.
• Possession and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a chauffeur's license, as required by state regulations for the vehicle weight to be operated.
• Must pass and maintain background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state Department(s) of Transportation regulations.
• Must pass and maintain a DOT physical, as trucks driven are over 10,000 lbs.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and professional development.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and problem-solving ability.
• Fosters strong collaboration and partnership with all internal team members.
• Maintains a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times.
• Embodies the EquipmentShare mission and culture.
• Adheres to all company policies.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience

• Proven delivery driver experience, including customer-facing interaction.

• Ability to deliver in all types of environments.

• Ability to maintain an active DOT CDL license or any other regulated licenses required.

• Working knowledge of and ability to comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for 8+ hours a day and lift 50+ lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and reach above head, and climb a flight of stairs while carrying material.
• Ability to move into different positions to accomplish tasks in tight and confined spaces, including frequent bending and stooping.

EquipmentShare is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. EquipmentShare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Additionally, some roles require passing a drug test, depending on the job responsibilities.