About this role
Ridout Lumber and Meek’s combine over 150 years of trusted service and deep local relationships across Arkansas and Missouri to deliver top-tier building materials and customer-first solutions as part of the US LBM family. Build your future with us—where career advancement is supported through leadership development, cross-market opportunities, and a strong culture of growth.
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The CDL Driver I delivers materials to job site, inspects and maintains truck, reports shortages and claims to supervisor and assists in loading and storing of materials. Typically, driving a truck with a capacity of more than three tons, but may be a less experienced CDL or tractor trailer driver. What you will do • Operate safely. • Participate in a positive work environment. • Maintain a current Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License as required. • Prepare DOT required log of time on duty and driving. • Organize and secure load. • Assist forklift operators when loading. • Check orders for accuracy. • Deliver and unload materials to customers’ satisfaction. • Complete daily equipment pre-inspection. • Record all merchandise that is returned by truck, assist in unloading material returned for credit. • Follow guidelines established by the Department of Transportation. • Provide excellent customer service. • Relay messages sent by customers while on job. • Assist supervisor, other employees and other work areas, as assigned. • Assist in maintaining good housekeeping in yard and warehouse. • Comply with all company policies and guidelines. • Operate truck mounted forklift safely and efficently. • Maintain cleanliness of truck. • Participate in and complete assigned trainings. Required For All Jobs • Perform other duties as assigned. • Comply with all policies and standards. • Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety. Education Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED required. Experience Qualifications • CDL experience preferred • Basic CDL experience with flat beds and/or tractor trailers required. • 1-3 years CDL experience required for interstate commerce Skills and Abilities • Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms. • Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees and supervisors using verbal and written skills. • Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems. • Maintain current operator’s license and meet company driver qualification requirements. • Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques. • Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, GPS and other necessary business applications). Licenses and Certifications • Class A CDL License required. • Class B CDL License required. Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience: • CDL Driver II • CDL Long haul • CDL Wide Load • CDL Driver Boom Crane • Non-CDL Driver I • Non-CDL Driver II.
Ridout Lumber and Meek’s, Divisions of US LBM Holdings, LLC are equal opportunity employers. 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.
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About US LBM
US LBM is a leading national distributor of building materials to construction professionals, including new homebuilders, commercial builders and remodelers. US LBM’s more than 450 locations across the country consist of lumber yards, distribution centers, kitchen and bath showrooms, hardware stores and truss manufacturing plants which distribute a comprehensive portfolio of specialty building products, such as windows, doors, millwork, wallboard, roofing, siding, decking, engineered components and cabinetry along with lumber and engineered wood products.
US LBM’s divisions serve multiple major metropolitan markets, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Houston, Washington, DC, Boston and Phoenix, and operate under several local brand names, many of which are among the most well-known names in building materials distribution. US LBM’s brands include ALCO Doors, Arizona Building Supply, Arrow Building Center, Bailey Lumber & Supply, Barrons, Bellevue Builders Supply, Brand Vaughan Lumber, Breckenridge & Edwards Building Centers, Darby Doors, Deering Lumber, Desert Companies, East Haven & Ridgefield Building Supply, Evergreen Lumber, Forge Lumber, Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber, GBS Builders Supply, Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber, Higginbotham Brothers, Hines Building Supply, Jennings Builders Supply, Myers Building Product Specialists, Junior's Building Supplies, KI Lumber, Lampert Lumber, Lumber Specialties, Lyman Companies, Maner Builders Supply, Manning Building Supply, Massey Builders Supply, Myrtle Beach Building Supply, Meek’s, Mid-Cape Home Centers, Musselman Lumber, NexGen, Parker’s Building Supply, Poulin Lumber, Professional Builders Supply, RAKS Building Supply, Raymond Building Supply, Ridout Lumber, Shelly's Supply, Standard Lumber & Supply, Texas Building Supply, Universal Supply, Wisconsin Building Supply and Zeeland Lumber & Supply.
What you'll do
- The CDL Driver I is responsible for delivering materials to job sites, inspecting and maintaining the truck, and ensuring customer satisfaction during deliveries. Additional duties include assisting in loading and unloading materials and maintaining compliance with DOT regulations.
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