Job Description Job Description Truck Driver Associate
Join Our Professional Logistics Team
Overview
Parksite, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Truck Driver Associates to join our growing logistics operations. This is an excellent opportunity for professional Class A drivers who take pride in their work and want to build a long-term career in the wholesale building materials industry. Whether you're an experienced flatbed driver or looking to expand your skills, we offer competitive benefits, a positive work environment, and real opportunities for advancement as an employee-owned company.
Why Join Our Team?
Build Your Career in a Thriving Industry- Work with industry-leading building materials and products
- Gain valuable skills in warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics
- Opportunity to operate multiple types of forklifts and advanced warehouse technology
- Employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive Benefits Package- 401(k) Program to secure your financial future
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Insurance Plans
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Positive Work Environment with supportive team members
- Bonus Incentives for employee referrals
Professional Development- Comprehensive forklift training and certification
- Training on state-of-the-art voice-picking systems
- Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience with Infor/CSD platforms
- Safety training and OSHA compliance education
What You'll Do As a Truck Driver Associate, you'll play a critical role in our daily operations, ensuring products are delivered safely, on time, and with exceptional customer service.
Driving & Delivery Responsibilities:
Safe & Professional Transportation Operate company-owned and leased trucks (Class A) to deliver and pick up building materials
- Plan and execute efficient delivery routes to ensure timely service
- Drive safely in varying weather and road conditions throughout our service territory
- Maintain strict compliance with all DOT hours of service regulations
- Represent Parksite with professionalism and courtesy during every customer interaction
- Communicate effectively with customers, warehouse staff, and dispatch
Load Securement & Cargo Management Secure loads using proper tie-down techniques including:
- Winch and ratchet strap systems
- Chains and binders
- Edge protection and load blocking
- Operate side-curtain wall systems for cargo protection
- Ensure proper weight distribution and balance for safe transport
- Protect materials from weather and road debris during transit
- Verify load security before departure and during trip inspections
- Handle specialized building materials including lumber, plywood, panels, and engineered products
Physical Material Handling Loading & Unloading:
- Assist with hand loading and unloading of building materials (50+ lbs. regularly; up to 90 lbs. occasionally)
- Operate forklifts when required to assist with warehouse operations
- Use proper lifting techniques and material handling equipment
- Ensure materials are delivered without damage
- Work collaboratively with warehouse teams during loading operations
- Coordinate with receiving personnel at customer locations
Equipment Care & Compliance Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection:
- Conduct post-trip inspections and report findings
- Complete required DOT inspection reports and documentation
- Check fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, brakes, and safety equipment
- Report on mechanical issues or equipment malfunctions immediately
- Maintain cleanliness of cab and truck exterior
- Ensure all required documentation is current (registration, insurance, permits)
- Perform comprehensive pre-trip inspections daily
Regulatory Compliance Documentation & Record-Keeping:
- Maintain accurate driver logs in compliance with DOT regulations
- Document proof of delivery and customer signatures
- Record mileage, fuel usage, and maintenance activities
- Submit required reports to dispatch and management
- Maintain electronic logging device (ELD) records
Maintaining Excellence Safety & Professionalism:
- Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and gloves
- Follow all safety rules and procedures as outlined in the company manual
- Participate in regular safety meetings and training sessions
- Report safety hazards, incidents, or near-misses immediately
- Always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
- Provide exceptional customer service as the face of Parksite
- Work safely in various environments, including hot, cold, and inclement weather conditions
General Responsibilities:
- Follow instructions from the Operations Manager and dispatch coordinators
- Work collaboratively with warehouse and office teams to meet delivery schedules
- Perform other duties assigned to support overall logistics operations
- Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude
- Act in accordance with policies set forth in the company procedures manual
What You BringRequired Qualifications:
- Valid CDL Class A license (current and in good standing)
- Minimum 3 years of professional commercial driving experience
- Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no major violations, as defined by company and DOT standards
- Possession of a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT medical card), obtained independently by the applicant in accordance with FMCSA requirements
Essential Skills- Basic math skills: ability to calculate distances, fuel consumption, and delivery schedules
- Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, bills of lading, route maps, and DOT regulations (basic English proficiency required)
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Professional communication skills with customers and team members
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to workplace safety
Physical Requirements- Ability to regularly lift and move materials up to 50 lbs., and occasionally up to 90 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation, consistent with DOT requirements
- Comfortable working in various environmental conditions (hot, cold, snow, rain, outdoor elements)
- Able to sit for extended periods while driving
- Capable of frequent holding, grasping, pushing, and pulling during loading/unloading operations
- Ability to climb into and out of truck cab and onto flatbed as needed
- Exposure to bright lights, noise, and temperature extremes
Pre-Employment Requirements- Ability to pass DOT-regulated drug and alcohol screening, background check, and employment verification in accordance with applicable law
- Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications: The following experience is a plus but not required - we're willing to train motivated candidates!
- Flatbed trucking experience with building materials
- Forklift operation experience
- Lumber or building product industry experience
- Experience with side-curtain flatbed trailers
- Tarping and load protection experience
- Knowledge of the Eastern United States delivery territory
- Experience with electronic logging devices (ELDs)
- Previous experience in a distribution or logistics environment
- Hazmat Endorsement
Work Environment This position is in a warehouse distribution center with the following conditions:
Physical Demands & Work Environment: - Frequent use of hands and feet for grasping, lifting, securing loads, and operating equipment controls
- Regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 90 lbs
- Frequent pushing and pulling of truck side-curtain walls and use of winches and ratchet straps for load securement
- Continuous standing and walking for most of the shift (often 8-10+ hours)
- Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, gripping, and handling materials such as pallets, panels, lumber, straps, and tools
- Occasional climbing, squatting, and kneeling to complete assigned tasks
- Extended operation of forklifts, including frequent mounting and dismounting during picking, staging, and loading
- Ability to work at varying heights when placing or retrieving product from racking
- Maintain balance, depth perception, and spatial awareness while operating forklifts in tight aisles and around moving equipment
- Exposure to bright lights, loud noise, dust, fumes, and varying temperatures, including hot and cold environments
Schedule:- Full-time position
- Day shift schedule (typically early morning starts)
- Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods as needed
- Occasional overnight trips depending on delivery requirements
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