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Truck DriverParksite • Lakeland, FL, US
Truck Driver

Truck Driver

Parksite • Lakeland, FL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description
Truck Driver Associate
Join Our Professional Logistics Team
Overview
Parksite, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Truck Driver Associates to join our growing logistics operations. This is an excellent opportunity for professional Class A drivers who take pride in their work and want to build a long-term career in the wholesale building materials industry. Whether you're an experienced flatbed driver or looking to expand your skills, we offer competitive benefits, a positive work environment, and real opportunities for advancement as an employee-owned company.

Why Join Our Team?

Build Your Career in a Thriving Industry

  • Work with industry-leading building materials and products
  • Gain valuable skills in warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics
  • Opportunity to operate multiple types of forklifts and advanced warehouse technology
  • Employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • 401(k) Program to secure your financial future
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Insurance Plans
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Positive Work Environment with supportive team members
  • Bonus Incentives for employee referrals

Professional Development

  • Comprehensive forklift training and certification
  • Training on state-of-the-art voice-picking systems
  • Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience with Infor/CSD platforms
  • Safety training and OSHA compliance education

What You'll Do
As a Truck Driver Associate, you'll play a critical role in our daily operations, ensuring products are delivered safely, on time, and with exceptional customer service.
Driving & Delivery Responsibilities:


Safe & Professional Transportation
Operate company-owned and leased trucks (Class A) to deliver and pick up building materials

  • Plan and execute efficient delivery routes to ensure timely service
  • Drive safely in varying weather and road conditions throughout our service territory
  • Maintain strict compliance with all DOT hours of service regulations
  • Represent Parksite with professionalism and courtesy during every customer interaction
  • Communicate effectively with customers, warehouse staff, and dispatch


Load Securement & Cargo Management
Secure loads using proper tie-down techniques including:

  • Winch and ratchet strap systems
  • Chains and binders
  • Edge protection and load blocking
  • Operate side-curtain wall systems for cargo protection
  • Ensure proper weight distribution and balance for safe transport
  • Protect materials from weather and road debris during transit
  • Verify load security before departure and during trip inspections
  • Handle specialized building materials including lumber, plywood, panels, and engineered products

Physical Material Handling
Loading & Unloading:

  • Assist with hand loading and unloading of building materials (50+ lbs. regularly; up to 90 lbs. occasionally)
  • Operate forklifts when required to assist with warehouse operations
  • Use proper lifting techniques and material handling equipment
  • Ensure materials are delivered without damage
  • Work collaboratively with warehouse teams during loading operations
  • Coordinate with receiving personnel at customer locations

Equipment Care & Compliance
Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection:

  • Conduct post-trip inspections and report findings
  • Complete required DOT inspection reports and documentation
  • Check fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, brakes, and safety equipment
  • Report on mechanical issues or equipment malfunctions immediately
  • Maintain cleanliness of cab and truck exterior
  • Ensure all required documentation is current (registration, insurance, permits)
  • Perform comprehensive pre-trip inspections daily

Regulatory Compliance
Documentation & Record-Keeping:

  • Maintain accurate driver logs in compliance with DOT regulations
  • Document proof of delivery and customer signatures
  • Record mileage, fuel usage, and maintenance activities
  • Submit required reports to dispatch and management
  • Maintain electronic logging device (ELD) records


Maintaining Excellence

Safety & Professionalism:

  • Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and gloves
  • Follow all safety rules and procedures as outlined in the company manual
  • Participate in regular safety meetings and training sessions
  • Report safety hazards, incidents, or near-misses immediately
  • Always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
  • Provide exceptional customer service as the face of Parksite
  • Work safely in various environments, including hot, cold, and inclement weather conditions

General Responsibilities:

  • Follow instructions from the Operations Manager and dispatch coordinators
  • Work collaboratively with warehouse and office teams to meet delivery schedules
  • Perform other duties assigned to support overall logistics operations
  • Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude
  • Act in accordance with policies set forth in the company procedures manual

What You BringRequired Qualifications:
  • Valid CDL Class A license (current and in good standing)
  • Minimum 3 years of professional commercial driving experience
  • Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no major violations, as defined by company and DOT standards
  • Possession of a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT medical card), obtained independently by the applicant in accordance with FMCSA requirements

Essential Skills

  • Basic math skills: ability to calculate distances, fuel consumption, and delivery schedules
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, bills of lading, route maps, and DOT regulations (basic English proficiency required)
  • Excellent time management and organizational abilities
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Professional communication skills with customers and team members
  • Reliable, punctual, and committed to workplace safety

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to regularly lift and move materials up to 50 lbs., and occasionally up to 90 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation, consistent with DOT requirements
  • Comfortable working in various environmental conditions (hot, cold, snow, rain, outdoor elements)
  • Able to sit for extended periods while driving
  • Capable of frequent holding, grasping, pushing, and pulling during loading/unloading operations
  • Ability to climb into and out of truck cab and onto flatbed as needed
  • Exposure to bright lights, noise, and temperature extremes


Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Ability to pass DOT-regulated drug and alcohol screening, background check, and employment verification in accordance with applicable law
  • Authorization to work in the United States


Preferred Qualifications:
The following experience is a plus but not required - we're willing to train motivated candidates!

  • Flatbed trucking experience with building materials
  • Forklift operation experience
  • Lumber or building product industry experience
  • Experience with side-curtain flatbed trailers
  • Tarping and load protection experience
  • Knowledge of the Eastern United States delivery territory
  • Experience with electronic logging devices (ELDs)
  • Previous experience in a distribution or logistics environment
  • Hazmat Endorsement

Work Environment

This position is in a warehouse distribution center with the following conditions:


Physical Demands & Work Environment:

  • Frequent use of hands and feet for grasping, lifting, securing loads, and operating equipment controls
  • Regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 90 lbs
  • Frequent pushing and pulling of truck side-curtain walls and use of winches and ratchet straps for load securement
  • Continuous standing and walking for most of the shift (often 8–10+ hours)
  • Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, gripping, and handling materials such as pallets, panels, lumber, straps, and tools
  • Occasional climbing, squatting, and kneeling to complete assigned tasks
  • Extended operation of forklifts, including frequent mounting and dismounting during picking, staging, and loading
  • Ability to work at varying heights when placing or retrieving product from racking
  • Maintain balance, depth perception, and spatial awareness while operating forklifts in tight aisles and around moving equipment
  • Exposure to bright lights, loud noise, dust, fumes, and varying temperatures, including hot and cold environments

Schedule:

  • Full-time position
  • Day shift schedule (typically early morning starts)
  • Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods as needed
  • Occasional overnight trips depending on delivery requirements

About Our CompaniesParksite

Parksite is a premier sales, marketing, and distribution company serving the building industry with a focus on both interior and exterior products. We supply top fabricators and building material dealers with category-leading products for residential, commercial, and remodeling markets. Our unique marketplace niche is education. We identify products with distinctive applications and educate architects, builders, and designers on their value. This approach has made us an industry leader with each product line we represent. We combine marketing expertise and industry knowledge to create demand for our supplier business partners. We help build brands.

Atlantic Plywood Corporation (APC)

Since 1974, Atlantic Plywood Corporation has delivered the highest quality and best value to our customers. This philosophy has helped us grow into a regional industry leader, distributing a wide range of quality hardwood plywood and panel products throughout the Eastern United States. Our many satisfied customers know that Atlantic Plywood offers not only dependable products and services but also a convenient, cost-effective partnership that helps their business grow.

Career Growth Opportunities
Starting as a Truck Driver Associate opens doors to advancement within our organization:

  • Senior Driver - handle specialized routes and mentor new drivers
  • Lead Driver - coordinate driver schedules and support logistics operations
  • Driver Trainer - become certified to train and onboard new driver associates
  • Operations Coordinator - oversee routing, scheduling, and fleet management
  • Transportation Supervisor - manage driver teams and operations
  • Logistics & Operations Management - advance into leadership roles

Ready to Build Your Future with Us?

Join a team where your hard work is recognized and rewarded. As a Truck Driver Associate, you'll gain valuable skills, work with quality products, and become part of an employee-owned company that invests in your success. We are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.

How to Apply

If you're ready to join a dynamic team in the wholesale building materials industry, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with growth potential.

Qualifications are a guide, not a checklist. If you think you can make an impact here, we want to hear your story.

All Truck Driver Associate positions require adherence to safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and company procedures. Associates must be able to work in varying environmental conditions and operate equipment safely.


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