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Truck Driver
Job in
Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, 33809, USA
Listed on 2026-07-08
Listing for:
Parksite
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Delivery, Truck Driver
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Parksite is a 100% employee‑owned company seeking experienced, safety‑focused Truck Driver Associates to join our logistics operations. This role is ideal for professional Class A drivers who take pride in their work and want a long‑term career in the wholesale building materials industry.
Benefits- Employee ownership through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) program
- Company‑paid life insurance
- Health, dental, vision, and flexible spending insurance plans
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
- Positive work environment with supportive team members
- Bonus incentives for employee referrals
- Comprehensive forklift training and certification
- Training on state‑of‑the‑art voice‑picking systems
- Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) such as Infor/CSD platforms
- Safety training and OSHA compliance education
- Operate company‑owned and leased Class A trucks to deliver and pick up building materials.
- Plan and execute efficient delivery routes to ensure timely service.
- Drive safely under varying weather and road conditions across the 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.
- Secure loads using proper tie‑down techniques, including winch and ratchet strap systems, chains, binders, edge protection, and side‑curtain wall systems.
- Verify load security before departure and during trip inspections.
- Assist with hand loading and unloading of building materials (50–90 lbs. as required).
- Operate forklifts when required to assist with warehouse operations.
- Conduct post‑trip inspections and report findings; complete required DOT inspection reports.
- Maintain accurate driver logs, proof of delivery, mileage, fuel usage, and maintenance records.
- Use proper lifting techniques and material handling equipment, and keep the vehicle’s cab and exterior clean.
- Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety rules and procedures.
- Participate in regular safety meetings and training sessions; report hazards or incidents immediately.
- Follow instructions from the Operations Manager and dispatch coordinators, and work collaboratively with warehouse and office teams.
- Perform other duties assigned to support overall logistics operations.
- 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.
- Regularly lift and move materials up to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 90 lbs.
- Work in various environmental conditions (hot, cold, snow, rain, outdoor elements).
- Sit for extended periods while driving.
- Frequent holding, grasping, pushing, and pulling during loading/unloading operations.
- Climb in and out of the truck cab and onto flatbed as needed.
- Exposure to bright lights, noise, and temperature extremes.
- Pass DOT‑regulated drug and alcohol screening, background check, and employment verification.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Valid CDL Class A license in good standing.
- Minimum 3 years of professional commercial driving experience.
- Excellent Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no major violations.
- Valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT medical card).
- Basic math skills for distance, fuel consumption, and delivery schedule calculations.
- Basic English proficiency for reading, writing, and interpreting documents such as safety rules, bills of lading, route maps, and DOT regulations.
- 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.
- Reliability, punctuality, and commitment to workplace safety.
- Flatbed trucking experience with building materials.
- Forklift operation experience.
- Experience in the lumber or building product industry.
- Experience with side‑curtain flatbed trailers.
- Knowledge…
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