Truck Driver Class A CDL

Title: CDL A Driver
Classification: Full Time – Hourly
Pay Range: $20 to $23 plus union pension
Location: Salinas, CA
Reports To: Yard Supervisor/Dispatcher

About the Company:

For 100 years and four generations of Hayward family leadership, Hayward Lumber has been committed to meeting and exceeding the needs of builders. Beyond full-service lumberyards, we offer window, door and cabinet design centers, pro-oriented hardware stores, and innovative building solutions designed to save time and money. Hayward Lumber is a family-oriented company that treats every employee as such. Our average tenure companywide is over 12 years and we pride ourselves in creating an environment in which you can learn, grow, and prosper. Hayward Lumber provides a competitive compensation structure, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave. We operate 5 ½ days a week from 7 AM – 5 PM. Learn more at www.haywardlumber.com

Mission:

We are the most dependable supplier of products, services, and solutions to the construction market since 1919.

Position Summary:

A CDL driver operates commercial vehicles requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to transport goods, materials, or equipment safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, performing vehicle inspections and maintenance checks, managing delivery schedules, and ensuring accurate documentation for cargo and routes. The role often involves loading and unloading materials, communicating with dispatchers, and maintaining a clean driving record.

Responsibilities: 

• Delivers and unloads materials to customers’ satisfaction, taking precautions to protect product and customer property.
• Acts as customer service liaison. Handles customer concerns and helps to resolve issues as they arise.
• Adhering to assigned delivery schedule and following all job directives precisely
• Verifies order details and maintain log of deliveries, including amounts and/or weights, mileage and locations of deliveries.
• Check items against invoice to ensure accuracy of order.
• Completing a thorough load check on your truck before leaving the branch, ensuring that all delivery materials are firmly secured and all parts of your truck are in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintains service logs and pre/post trip inspection procedures.
• Operates all trucks in safe and efficient manner.
• Assists supervisor, other associates and other work areas, as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Must be 21 years of age

• Experience operating a Flatbed/Flatbed Dump Truck is preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English.

• Ability to effectively present information to customers, and other employees.
• Ability to lift up to 60 – 100 lbs
• Ability to pull, push and grip and ability to stoop and climb 2 - 3 feet steps (into & out of cab)
• Must take and pass drug test and consent to a background check
• Knowledge of dimension lumber and panel products and other building materials is a plus​​​​​​​.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• No weekends