For more than 165 years, Gilcrest/Jewett has been known as Iowa’s “home building headquarters” and operates six retail yard locations, along with a truss and component plant, serving the Des Moines, Iowa City and Cedar Rapids metropolitan areas.

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A Brief Overview
The Non-CDL Driver I is responsible for the safe, efficient transportation of materials to various job sites and other locations. This is an entry-level driving position with a focus on delivering raw materials and smaller orders. This position is not a CDL driver but may require some certification depending on State law.

Pay Rate: $20.00/hr.

What you will do

• Operate safely.

• Participate in a positive work environment.

• Check orders for accuracy.

• Organize and secure load.

• Obtain approval on all loads from supervisor for proper count and conditions of load.

• Assist in maintaining good housekeeping in yard and warehouse.

• Deliver and unload materials to customer‘s satisfaction.

• Follow guidelines from supervisor.

• Complete daily equipment inspection.

• Record all merchandise that is returned by truck.

• Complete necessary paperwork such as delivery tickets and credit slips.

• Provide excellent customer service.

• Assist in unloading material returned for credit.

• Relay messages sent by customers while on job.

• Assist supervisor, other employees and other work areas, as assigned.

• May be subject to DOT and FMCSA jurisdictions and restrictions.

• Typically delivers raw materials to customer.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Adhere to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.

• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience driving trucks required.

• Lumber dumping experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to do basic math, read orders, writes 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.

• Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques.

• Maintain current operator’s license and meet company driver qualification requirements.

• Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, GPS and other necessary business applications).

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State required.

Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience:

Non CDL Driver II

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Gilcrest Jewett, 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, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.