CDL Driver

Overview

Founded in 1892, Hines operates multiple locations throughout Illinois, including millwork, wall panel and truss manufacturing facilities, providing specialty building products to customers in Chicagoland and across Illinois, lower Wisconsin and Northern Indiana.

The CDL Driver I is responsible for the safe, efficient transportation of materials to various 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.

Pay Range: $20.00-$25.00/hr.

• Operates Class A or B commercial vehicles in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner.
• Delivers to active construction sites and completed build locations; city-based deliveries and inter-state travel may be required.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections to ensure vehicle safety and regulatory compliance.
• Provides exceptional customer service by maintaining a professional demeanor, addressing client needs, representing the company positively during interactions, and relaying messages from customers on job sites.
• Organizes and secures loads to ensure safe transport and verifies orders for accuracy before departure and upon delivery.
• Adheres to all DOT regulations and safety guidelines and complies with permit conditions.
• 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 safely, ensuring customer satisfaction at the point of delivery.
• Records merchandise returned by truck and assists in unloading materials returned for credit with proper documentation.
• Safely operates a truck-mounted forklift to load, unload, and transport materials at job sites.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the truck and ensures it is ready for operation.
• Assist with stocking and organizing inventory in the warehouse and production areas.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adheres to the company’s commitment to workplace safety.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Basic CDL experience with flat beds and/or tractor trailers required.
• 1-2 years CDL experience preferred.
• Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials required.

• 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 with staff, dispatchers, and other drivers to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal DOT regulations, logbook requirements, and hours of service compliance.

• Class A CDL License or Class B CDL License required.
• For Boom Crane CDL Driver positions — aCertified Drill Rig Operator (NCCCO) Boom Certification preferred; maintain active accredited certification for equipment type (e.g., NCCCO, NCCER, CIC) preferred.

Additional potential opportunities based on experience:

• CDL Driver II
• CDL Long haul
• CDL Wide Load
• CDL Driver Boom Crane

Hines, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.