CDL Driver & Crane Operator

Position Purpose

The CDL Driver & Crane Operator at SRS Building Products is responsible for safe, efficient transport and delivery of building materials to job sites within a 200-mile radius. Responsibilities include operating trucks, cranes, forklifts, and performing DOT‑compliant inspections, coordinating with rooftop loaders, and maintaining accurate documentation, while providing excellent customer service and warehouse support.

• Safely deliver building materials within a 200-mile radius, following DOT regulations and company policies.
• Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, operate cranes and forklifts, and coordinate with rooftop loaders to ensure accurate, damage‑free deliveries.
• Verify inventory, document deliveries with photos, and assess job sites for safety risks.
• Provide on‑site customer service and support warehouse and yard maintenance.

Frequent travel within a 200-mile radius for material deliveries, with all trips starting and ending at the home branch; drivers return home daily with no overnight stays.

• Regularly lift up to 100 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather.
• Operate commercial vehicles and cranes, navigate ladders and confined spaces, and tolerate high noise levels.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, conduct routine driving and vehicle inspections, and support safe practices.

• Valid CDL driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
• Proficiency in performing routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical systems, DOT regulations, and OSHA safety standards.
• Experience operating conveyor belts, knuckle booms, or crane‑equipped trucks.
• Forklift operation experience; certification preferred.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, verbal). Skilled in pre‑ and post‑trip inspections.
• Strong adherence to safety protocols and a clean driving record (no hit‑and‑run, DWI or DUI in the past 36 months). Background check and drug screening required.

• Professional crane operation experience.
• Strong time and route management skills.
• Skilled in operating boom cranes, piggyback forklifts, and conveyor systems.
• Deep knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Proven commitment to safety standards; effective on‑site communication and collaboration.
• Strategic material placement, route planning, digital inventory management, and continuous learning.

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum).
• Vocational or technical training in heavy machinery operation (preferred).
• 1–2 years of experience preferred; prior commercial driving experience strongly recommended.

• Current DOT medical certificate.
• NCCCO Crane Certification: ABC/ABL (required).
• Truck Crane Operation Certification (preferred).
• Telescopic Boom – Fixed Cab, Boom Truck – Fixed Cab, Articulating Boom Crane Certifications (preferred).

• Leadership & collaboration; ability to lead and manage teams.
• Adaptability and innovation; clear communication.
• Customer‑focused, results‑driven, conflict resolution.
• Strong safety record and promotion of safe practices.
• Accurate inventory checks, site inspections, and efficient route planning.
• Support for branch operations through task prioritization.

The base salary ranges from $26.06 to $33.85 per hour. Hourly associates may be eligible for overtime, performance‑based bonuses, commissions, a car allowance or automobile and fuel program, and reimbursement for travel expenses.

Additional benefits include 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, life and short‑term disability insurance, and optional long‑term disability. Safety program bonuses for drivers and an employee referral bonus program are also available.

SRS Distribution Inc., including all subsidiaries, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We provide job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or mental or physical disability. Reasonable accommodations are available per ADA. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.