CDL Driver (Lumber & Building Materials)

Taylorville, IL | On-site | Full-time | $20.00–$25.00 per hour

R.P. Lumber is hiring a CDL Driver for our Taylorville, IL lumberyard. This is a local, hands-on delivery role for a safe, customer-focused driver who can run a commercial truck, load and unload building materials, and keep paperwork accurate.

You will report to the General Manager. On a typical day you will deliver lumber, shingles, drywall, millwork, and other building products to customer jobsites, then help in the yard when you are not on a route.

About R.P. Lumber

We are a family-owned building materials and hardware retailer founded in 1977. We now operate 100+ locations across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Our promise is simple: Best Service. Best Value. Drivers are a core part of that promise — contractors and homeowners judge us by whether the load arrives on time, complete, and in good condition.

What you will do

Deliveries and customer service

Deliver building materials to customer jobsites using efficient, legal routes
Meet delivery schedules and represent the company with professional, courteous service
Unload or help unload product by boom/crane, conveyor, Moffett (piggyback), or by hand
Watch jobsite conditions and follow safety rules at every stop
Secure return loads before leaving the jobsite

Inventory, paperwork, and yard support

Complete delivery, return, transfer, and Delivery Waiver / Consent paperwork so inventory stays accurate
Help load and secure residential and commercial building products on trucks
Work with yard personnel to verify materials and quantities before a truck leaves
Stock, load, and organize lumber and building materials in the yard and warehouse
Help customers in the yard with loading and product questions when you are not on a delivery

Vehicle and safety

Keep the inside and outside of assigned delivery vehicles clean
Complete required daily vehicle and equipment inspections
Follow company safety guidelines and all traffic laws
Keep your CDL and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate current
Complete required company equipment training and certification, including boom and forklift certification
Perform other related duties assigned by the General Manager

What you need to have

Valid Class A or Class B CDL (air-brake and manual-transmission endorsements preferred)
Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, or willingness to obtain one (Non-Excepted Interstate self-certification preferred)
Acceptable commercial driving record for the prior 60 months
At least 21 years of age
High school diploma or GED, or 6–12 months of related experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience
Ability to communicate clearly with customers, vendors, managers, and teammates
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as business needs require
Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, working indoors and outdoors in changing weather, and frequently lifting or moving 50 to 100 pounds

Nice to have

Experience delivering lumber, building materials, or other construction products
Experience operating a boom truck, Moffett/piggyback, conveyor, or forklift
Strong product knowledge of lumber, drywall, shingles, millwork, and related materials
Familiarity with jobsite deliveries and contractor customers

Pay and benefits

Pay range: $20.00–$25.00 per hour

Pay Transparency: This compensation listed reflects the pay range reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

Full-time employees are eligible for:

Medical, dental, vision, term life, and short-term disability insurance
Employer-paid basic life insurance
Profit sharing / 401(k)
Paid time off and paid holidays
Employee merchandise discount

Schedule and work location

This is an on-site position. Work includes local jobsite deliveries and yard support. Weekend and holiday work is required based on store and delivery needs.

Pre-employment requirements

Offers are contingent on pre-employment screening, which may include DOT-regulated drug testing, a background check, and a motor-vehicle record review, as applicable and in accordance with federal, state, and local law. CDL drivers are also subject to applicable FMCSA requirements, which may include a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query.

How to apply

Apply today for the CDL Driver opening. If you take pride in safe driving, clean paperwork, and deliveries that show up right, we want to hear from you.

Candidates who meet the qualifications for this role may be contacted by phone or email about next steps.

R.P. Lumber is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetics, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

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