What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Driver - HOME NIGHTLY! East Texas Lumber position at NATIONS BEST HOLDINGS LLC?
East Texas Lumber, a Nation’s Best Holdings, LLC company, is seeking experienced
CDL Driver candidates for our Kilgore, Texas location.
We’re focused on people and relationships first and we’re passionate about customer service and continuous improvement. Are you looking to join a company that is focused on growth? If you enjoy working hard in a fast-paced environment, then join our growing team.
What’s It Like To Work for Nation’s Best?
- Teamwork: All of our positions, in all of our stores, are hands-on. We work together, whenever necessary, to ensure a positive customer experience every time, every day.
- Support: We have local resources and a Dallas Support Team to help you along the way and to partner on projects, as appropriate.
- Autonomy: We empower entrepreneurial spirit in all our associates.
- Relationships: We believe the core of our business is the relationships we build.
- Continuous Improvement: We are focused on continuous improvement, ensuring expertise and solid best practices are shared across all of our divisions and stores.
- Efficiencies: We maximize efficiency through best-in-class technology and consistent business practices nationwide.
- Growth Mindset: We are focused on long-term growth, both in our associates and the company.
- Atmosphere: This is not a suit-and-tie environment. We roll up our sleeves and get the job done.
- Community Service: Our divisions and associates are committed to serving and contributing to the communities in which we live and work.
- Safety: We strive to provide a work environment that is safe and healthy for all of our associates and customers. We want everyone to go home in the same condition in which they came to work that day.
What Does a CDL Driver Do?
- Provides exceptional customer service by engaging with customers, greeting and thanking them, and assisting with their needs
- Delivers and unloads customer materials locally ensuring a superior customer experience
- Utilizes and assists forklift operations when loading/unloading
- Verifies materials are in good condition, accurately accounted for, and delivered to the customer on time
- Organizes and secures loads, following appropriate safety procedures
- Completes equipment safety and maintenance pre-inspections ensuring the safety and security of the loading and unloading process
- Builds positive relationships with the customers and ensures their needs are met
- Additional duties as assigned
What Does It Take to Be Successful as a CDL Driver?
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL A or B required)
- 1 years of experience as a CDL driver
- A clean driving record with no major traffic violations
- Must be physically fit and able to handle the demands of operating a large vehicle
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and responsible driving practices
- Good communication skills are essential for interacting with customers, dispatchers, and team members effectively
- Being attentive to the condition of the vehicle and cargo, as well as accurately completing documentation, is crucial for this role
- Results-oriented with the ability to serve stores with humility and be a steward of Nation’s Best’s values
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while remaining adaptable and flexible
- Strong interpersonal skills with the willingness to consistently provide superior customer service skills
- Physical ability to lift and carry items weighing 25-50 lbs consistently or 50 lbs with assistance
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, to accommodate the needs of the business
- Ability to bend, twist, squat and reach throughout the work shift
