Want to become an Owner? Bliffert Lumber and Hardware is Employee Owned!
Bliffert Lumber is looking to hire an experienced CDL Class A driver to its growing staff at our Oak Creek yard. If you are hardworking, positive and dedicated, Bliffert Lumber is an ideal place to display your talents.
Yard Location:
6826 S. 13th St,
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Bliffert Lumber is a family owned and operated company serving Wisconsin for over 100 years. We offer competitive wages and benefits.
Primary Objectives of a CDL Driver
• Drive any combination of vehicles with GVW of 26,001 or more pounds
• Transport and deliver goods
Primary Responsibilities of a Class A Driver
• Perform daily checklists on vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, report vehicle defects or damage to the vehicles
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
• Obtain receipts or signatures when loads are delivered, and collect payment for services when required
• Check all load-related documentation (including bills of lading) to ensure that it is complete and accurate
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned. Operate hydraulic lift gates safely
• Secure cargo for transport, using wedges and straps. Ensure safety when inspecting
• Drive trucks to weigh stations along routes, to comply with state regulations
• Use cellphones to exchange information with supervisors or other drivers. Ensure hands free communication while operating vehicle
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance including adding oil, fuel, and radiator fluid, or performing minor repairs
• Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any powered equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary
• May be required to manually carry loads inside residences
• Responsible for following all safety rules and policies as outlined by the DOT and communicated by Bliffert Lumber management
• Responsible for following all general housekeeping practices as communicated by manager
• Practice and perform excellent service for all customers
• Protects company values by keeping financial information and plans confidential
• Report Injuries to manager immediately
• Drive safely and responsible, immediately report any accidents or traffic violations
• Additional job responsibilities to be determined by Manager
• Sorting, stocking, and moving lumber and building materials
• Fill orders
• Loading supplies for customers
• Operate power tools, saws, and chainsaws
• Read special orders from sales people
• Read instructions from supervisors or sales people in handling customer requests and safety procedures in the workplace
• Read carefully the products labels, warnings, and directions posted in the products and warehouse
• Complete inventory sheets
• Read invoices and orders
• Read and follow work schedules
• Enter number entries in loading sheets
• Look in the charts for the weights of forklifts that can carry and lift
• Sorting, stocking, and moving lumber and building materials
• Fill orders
• Loading supplies for customers
• Operate power tools, saws, and chainsaws
Requirements of the Class A Driver
• Reports to the location manager and foreman
• Daily travel with company vehicle
• Occasional out of state travel
• Lifting up to 125 lbs
• Report for random drug and alcohol when selected in pool
• Maintaining CDL Class A or B license
• Pass and report Fed Med