Truss CDL Delivery Driver

Job Description

Time Type:

Role Details:

Time Type: Full Time

Starting Pay: $20 / HR

Job Location: 100 N Bentsen Rd, McAllen, TX 78501

Job Summary:

The Truss delivery driver will transfer products, goods, and other merchandise from one location to another. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Drives company vehicles safely and efficiently to deliver and/or pick-up building materials from distribution centers or other locations to retail stores, vendor warehouses, and/or other sites as assigned by company personnel.
• Verifies order details, records delivery information, and obtains proper signatures on delivery paperwork as needed for accurate tracking.
• Follows directions or uses a map to locate delivery addresses or locations efficiently.
• Acts as a customer service liaison for the company, including treating all internal customers with respect, listening to and assisting in resolving customer complaints.
• Informs management or supervisory personnel of any complaints or requests in a timely manner.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the inside and outside of delivery vehicles.
• Performs routine safety check on vehicles according to company guidelines.
• May assist in distribution yard and warehouse with housekeeping stocking, loading and organizing materials.
• Complies with all company safety standards, and all federal, state, and local laws.
• Operates a forklift.
• Attends all store meetings and training sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to drive safely.
• Ability to use navigation tools such as onboard GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps.
• Ability to plan delivery routes.
• Ability to maintain basic logs and records.
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision.
• Able to remain professional and courteous at all times.
• The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or vehicle quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
• Must be able to meet the driver eligibility guidelines for the company.
• Must successfully complete all company training and certification requirements regarding equipment usage, including obtaining a forklift certification.

Regulated DOT Qualifications (if driving commercial motor vehicle)

• Must be qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle under FMCSR rules, which includes having a current and unrestricted DOT physical card per the FMCSR requirements.  

• Must have current and appropriate operator’s license for the equipment being operated or towed, or the manner in which the equipment is used according to the following chart:

Driver Designation

Non-CDL

Operator’s License Required

TX -- Class C

OK – Class C or D

NM – Class C or D

Equipment Operations Allowed

This driver may operate any vehicle of 26,000# or less Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) provided:

• The vehicle IS NOT towing a utility trailer rated for over 10,000#

Driver Designation

Non-CDL/Phy

Operator’s License Required

TX -- Class C

OK – Class C or D

NM – Class C or D

Equipment Operations Allowed

This driver may operate any vehicle of 26,000# or less Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) provided:

• The vehicle IS NOT towing a utility trailer rated for over 10,000#
• Can cross state lines and must have current DOT Physical

Driver Designation

CDL-B

Operator’s License Required

TX -- Class B

OK – Class B

NM – Class B

Equipment Operations Allowed

This driver may operate any vehicle that exceeds 26,000# provided:

• The vehicle IS NOT a combination unit (tractor/trailer)

• The vehicle IS NOT towing a utility trailer rated over 10,000#

Driver Designation

CDL-A

Operator’s License Required

TX -- Class A

OK – Class A

NM – Class A

Equipment Operations Allowed

This driver may operate any vehicle including combination units (tractor/trailer) and may tow a utility trailer