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CDL Driver I

US LBM · Chetek, WI · Full time

Posted Jun 19, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to back into a tight spot with people around.

What they are checking: Safe backing habits like getting out to look and using a spotter.

How do you help with loading at the yard when you're not driving?

What they are checking: Teamwork and willingness to help with materials, which the posting expects.

What does a safe driving record mean to you?

What they are checking: Personal commitment to safety, not only meeting the hiring requirement.

What would you do

You're delivering lumber to an active construction site with no clear place to unload. What do you do?

What they are checking: Judgment and communication with contractors when job site conditions are poor.

You arrive and find the order is short a few items. How do you handle it with the customer?

What they are checking: Reporting shortages honestly and keeping the contractor informed.

How do you represent the company when a contractor is frustrated with a late delivery?

What they are checking: Professional customer service under pressure, since drivers are the face of the company.

What do you do if you notice a mechanical issue halfway through your route?

What they are checking: Stopping and reporting problems instead of finishing the route on an unsafe truck.

About the work

Walk me through your pre-trip DOT inspection. What would make you not leave the yard?

What they are checking: Whether they truly inspect the truck and would refuse to drive unsafe equipment.

How do you secure a load of mixed building materials so nothing shifts?

What they are checking: Load securement knowledge, which protects the public and the product.

Tell me about your experience with hours-of-service rules and keeping logs.

What they are checking: Compliance with HOS and logging, which the posting requires.

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The full job description

As published by US LBM.

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 70 companies and have expanded to more than 500 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment. . The CDL Driver I delivers materials to job site, inspects and maintains truck, reports shortages and claims to supervisor and assists in loading and storing of materials. Typically, driving a truck with a capacity of more than three tons, but may be a less experienced CDL or tractor trailer driver. Starting Wage: $26.75 per hour What you will do • Operate safely. • Participate in a positive work environment. • Maintain a current Class A Commercial Driver’s License as required. • Prepare DOT required log of time on duty and driving. • Organize and secure load. • Assist forklift operators when loading. • Check orders for accuracy. • Deliver and unload materials to customers’ satisfaction. • Complete daily equipment pre-inspection. • Record all merchandise that is returned by truck, assist in unloading material returned for credit. • Follow guidelines established by the Department of Transportation. • Provide excellent customer service. • Relay messages sent by customers while on job. • Assist supervisor, other employees and other work areas, as assigned. • Assist in maintaining good housekeeping in yard and warehouse. • Comply with all company policies and guidelines. • Operate truck mounted forklift safely and efficently. • Maintain cleanliness of truck. • Participate in and complete assigned trainings. Required For All Jobs • Perform other duties as assigned. • Comply with all policies and standards. • Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety. Education Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED required. Experience Qualifications • CDL experience preferred • Basic CDL experience with flat beds and/or tractor trailers required. • 1-3 years CDL experience required for interstate commerce Skills and Abilities • 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). Licenses and Certifications • Class A CDL License required. Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience: • CDL Driver II • CDL Long haul • CDL Wide Load • CDL Driver Boom Crane • Non-CDL Driver I • Non-CDL Driver II . 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, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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