CDL Class A or B Driver - Building Materials

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The CDL Class A or B Driver will safely and efficiently deliver finished goods, products and materials to customer in a timely, safe and professional manner

Essential Functions

• Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
• Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.
• Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area.
• Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete.
• Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to the Dispatcher and / or Garage.
• Arranges trailers in warehouse yards for optimum loading patterns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must hold required commercial drivers license appropriate for weight of vehicle to be operated.
• A minimum of 1 year experience safely operating a Class A or B truck
• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and / or state department(s) of transportation regulations.
• All other duties assigned

Work Environment :

Mostly outdoor position, subject to weather-Frequent

Physical Demands :

• Frequent lifting and / or moving of up to 100 lbs.
• Constant prolonged periods of sitting in a trailer cab
• Frequent work performed in outdoor settings
• Frequent work performed while standing
• Frequent ability to lift, bend, stop, and kneel

Rio Grande Co. Benefits Program includes a profit sharing plan, 401(k) plan, 3 medical plans, FREE virtual healthcare, 2 dental plans, vision insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, accident insurance, an employee assistance program and other value added benefits plans.

Company Description

Rio Grande Co. stands 130+ years strong in the Denver Rocky Mountain region as a viable and innovative business because of its unique and rich history.

Since its founding in the Mile High City, first as a fuel and feed business, and now as a distributor, producer and fabricator of building materials, four generations of the Peterson family;

Erik, Elmer, Donald and Bruce have guided the company’s remarkable development, growth and contribution to the building of our Colorado communities.

Company Description

Rio Grande Co. stands 130+ years strong in the Denver Rocky Mountain region as a viable and innovative business because of its unique and rich history.

Since its founding in the Mile High City, first as a fuel and feed business, and now as a distributor, producer and fabricator of building materials, four generations of the Peterson family;

Erik, Elmer, Donald and Bruce have guided the company’s remarkable development, growth and contribution to the building of our Colorado communities.