CDL Driver Boom Crane

Ridout Lumber and Meek's combine over 150 years of trusted service and deep local relationships across Arkansas and Missouri to deliver top-tier building materials and customer-first solutions as part of the US LBM family. Build your future with us-where career advancement is supported through leadership development, cross-market opportunities, and a strong culture of growth.

The CDL Driver Boom Crane is responsible for the safe, efficient transportation of roofing materials, wall panels, trusses and other materials to job sites and other locations. This role requires maintaining a Class A or B Driver's license, inspecting and maintaining trucks, reporting shortages and claims to supervisors, and assisting in loading and storing of materials. Drivers must perform pre- and post-trip inspections, manage logs, and adhere to hours-of-service requirements.

The CDL Driver Boom Crane may also operate specialized equipment such as articulated booms, knuckle booms, conveyors, or cable-over-sheave systems as required.

• Operates Class A or B commercial vehicles in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner.
• Responsible for deliveries to both active construction sites and completed build locations; city-based deliveries and inter-state travel may be required.
• Performs thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with federal regulations.
• Provides exceptional customer service by maintaining a professional demeanor, addressing client needs, representing the company positively during all interactions, and relaying messages received from customers while on job sites.
• Organizes and secures loads to ensure safe transport and verifies orders for accuracy before departure and upon delivery.
• Adheres to all regulations and safety guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). complies with all regulations and conditions outlined in applicable permits.
• Prepares and maintains accurate DOT-compliant logs of driving hours, on-duty time, and rest periods in accordance with federal regulations.
• Delivers and unloads materials accurately and safely, ensuring customer satisfaction at the point of delivery.
• Records all merchandise returned by truck and assists in unloading materials returned for credit, ensuring proper documentation and handling.
• Safely and efficiently operates a truck-mounted forklift to load, unload, and transport materials at job sites.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the truck, ensuring it is well-kept and ready for operation.
• Assist with stocking and organizing inventory in the warehouse and production areas.
• Operates specialized equipment such as articulated booms, knuckle booms, conveyors, or cable-over-sheave systems as required.
• Performs inspections of boom crane safety equipment to ensure proper function and compliance with safety standards.
• Safely maneuver and position the boom crane to load and unload materials with precision and care.
• Supervise work of associates involved in scope of operation.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 3+ years CDL experience preferred.
• Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials required.
• Experience operating boom trucks and truck-mounted cranes preferred.
• Experience with load charts, rigging practices, and weight distribution for safe crane operation preferred.

• Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees and supervisors using verbal and written skills.
• Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
• Maintain current operator's license and meet company driver qualification requirements.
• Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques.
• Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, GPS and other necessary business applications).
• Ability to collaborate effectively…