CDL A Driver

WHY MICHIGAN TIMBER & TRUSS?

Michigan Timber & Truss, a Mans Family Company, is a trusted leader in the design and manufacturing of structural building components. With decades of experience and a strong foundation rooted in family values, we take pride in building quality products and long-term careers.

Join a team where hard work is appreciated, safety is a priority, and people come first. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a CDL A Licensed Delivery Expert, you will be responsible for transporting and delivering products and materials that make customers’ dreams come true! You will be in charge of safely and efficiently transporting lumber and building materials, locally (so you will be home each evening), to the assigned destination using company vehicles and equipment.

THE NITTY GRITTY

• Safely operate company-owned CDL A vehicles to transport building material
• Conduct pre-and-post trip vehicle inspections in compliance with DOT regulations 
• Safely and efficiently handle and unload lumber and materials at selected destinations
• Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients
• Assist warehouse staff and customers with loading and unloading processes
• Map delivery routes to ensure timely deliveries
• Communicate with dispatch as needed
• Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the Bistrack purchasing document
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
• Follow processes to confirm all product is being delivered and follow protocol when an item is missing, damaged, or refused
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and paperwork
• Track and report working hours
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
• Comply with ICC and DOT regulations; always making safety a priority

WHAT YOU NEED

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years proven experience driving a tractor-trailer or large truck, preferred
• Valid CDL Class A license
• Clean driving record (MVR)
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test
• Flatbed and/or forklift experience is a plus
• Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer

Interpersonal Skills

• A strong steward of Mans culture and core values
• Customer and company first mind-set
• Strong sense of ambition, self-motivation and self-discipline
• Highly developed communication skills
• Proficient in using GPS and other routing systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a warehouse setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, bar code scanners, and filing cabinets.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a largely labor-intensive role, and qualified candidates will be required to use their arms, hands, legs and back regularly. This role would also require the ability to lift, bend, walk and stand as necessary, as well as lift 80 pounds consistently. May be subject to weather elements from time to time.

POSTITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 AM to. Some Saturday work will also be required during peak season (May - October).

PERKS OF THE JOB

World-class benefits consisting of Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental coverage, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with generous match of 4%, life insurance, pet insurance, legal assistance, identity theft protection, charitable and community service initiatives, progressive paid time-off policy, paid holidays and annual profit-sharing eligibility. We also have good coffee.

OTHER STUFF OUR LAWYER SUGGESTED WE ADD

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.