CDL B - Local - Delivery Driver

As a CDL Class B - Local - Delivery Driver at Richards Building Supply, your primary responsibilities include safely delivering building materials to designated job sites, physically unloading materials per customer specifications, loading trucks in the warehouse with scheduled deliveries, and managing inventory. You'll also be expected to comply with DOT regulations and ensure the safe transportation of goods.

To qualify for the CDL Class B - Local - Delivery Driver position at Richards Building Supply, applicants must hold a valid CDL Class B license with an Air Brake endorsement or a CDL Class A license. You'll need at least one year of CDL Class B delivery driving experience or two years of CDL Class A driving experience. The ideal candidate will also possess experience operating Moffett or Knuckleboom equipment and be comfortable with heavy lifting.

Richards Building Supply provides a comprehensive benefits package for CDL Class B - Local - Delivery Drivers, including 20 paid days off, a competitive hourly rate with overtime potential, and significant employer contributions towards health benefits. Additional perks include a 401K program with a favorable company match, bonus opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on career advancement.

While prior experience with Moffett or Knuckleboom is highly desired for the CDL Class B - Local - Delivery Driver position at Richards Building Supply, it is not an absolute requirement. Candidates with a strong willingness to learn and a solid driving background are encouraged to apply and will be supported in gaining the necessary skills.

CDL Class B - Local - Delivery Drivers at Richards Building Supply typically work Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. This schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you are home every night, which is a priority for our team-oriented family-owned company.

When answering this question, you should emphasize the importance of safety procedures, such as wearing safety gear, performing vehicle inspections, and following all DOT regulations. You can also mention personal practices like being aware of your surroundings and ensuring proper loading for weight distribution.

Be honest about your experience with heavy lifting. Explain specific scenarios from your previous jobs where you had to lift heavy materials, ensuring to include any techniques you used to maintain safety and efficiency while performing these tasks.

Discuss your strategies for effective time management, such as planning routes ahead of time, keeping clear communication with dispatch, and organizing deliveries to minimize downtime while ensuring timely arrival to job sites.

Highlight the various types of vehicles you have driven, particularly those comparable to a CDL Class B truck. If you have experience with manual transmission, provide specific examples and talk about how that experience will benefit your role at Richards Building Supply.

This is an opportunity to showcase your communication skills and problem-solving abilities. Share an experience where you successfully managed a challenging situation with a customer, demonstrating patience, understanding, and a solution-oriented approach.

Make sure to do some research on Richards Building Supply before your interview. Speak to the values of the company, such as their family-oriented culture or commitment to safety. Share how these align with your personal work ethic and career aspirations.

Explain that you would assess the situation calmly, determine the best course of action, and communicate any delays with your supervisor and the customer. Emphasize the importance of staying professional and resolving issues effectively.

Discuss the methods you use to keep track of deliveries and inventory, such as maintaining accurate logs, using digital tools, or even handwritten notes, stressing attention to detail and the importance of accuracy in this role.

Share your aspirations for career advancement, whether that means taking on leadership roles within the company, expanding your skills to operate additional equipment, or pursuing further training. Talk about how working at Richards Building Supply aligns with those goals.

Respond by emphasizing your physical fitness and experience in similar roles where working swiftly and efficiently was critical. Reinforce your readiness to meet the demands of the job while maintaining safety and quality service.