Job Description

Commercial Class A or B Delivery Driver  

Reports to : Yard Supervisor, Store Manager 

Shift: Varies  

FLSA: Non-Exempt  

Salary Range: $16 - $25Hourly 

Position Summary   

Upholds the Core Values as determined by the management team. Primary responsibility for all positions with Mendo Mill & Lumber i s to Amaze Every Customer Every Time . You’ll work in a fast-paced and physically engaging environment where you will perform deliveries to commercial and residential customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Ability to safely load, unload and move products in an efficient manner and in the customer's best interest. 
• Verify load is complete and correct before leaving for delivery. 
• Communicates with customers via phone to schedule deliveries and delivers the merchandise with care. 
• May use the company provided delivery smartphone application to facilitate the delivery process. 
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip safety inspections on all equipment and following up with any deficits with the Store Manager. 
• Communicate with the store management as needed and follow instructions as required including but not limited to: change in route, special requests and/or equipment problems. 
• Demonstrate excellent customer service to our customers, and co-workers. 
• Maintain a clean working environment and keeping the vehicle free from debris. 
• Maintain knowledge of geography and demographics of assigned area as well as contact persons at each store location. 
• Adhere to fuel credit card usage policies. 
• Operate a commercial delivery vehicle, forklift or other assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner while observing all state and local driving laws as well as company policies and procedures. 
• Any other yard duties assigned by the Yard Supervisor or Store Manager. 
• Adhere to all DOT rules and regulations. 
• Maintains at least a class B drivers license or above. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Must be trustworthy and possess a high level of integrity. 
• Ability to work additional or flexible hours including weekends as requested or required. 
• Must be able to persevere through tasks and challenges. 
• Possess good time management and problem-solving skills. 
• Must be Team and Customer Focused. 
• Must participate in safety seminars including annual driver safety training, etc. 
• Good communication skills. 
• Ability to prioritize and multitask. 
• Basic computer knowledge skills preferred. 
• Safely navigate driving conditions in adverse weather, and navigate the assigned driving area in an efficient manner for delivery. 
• Work independently as well as a team member. 
• Possess the appropriate (Class A or B) commercial driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with company’s insurance carrier’s standards. 
• Bilingual (Spanish) verbal and written communication skills strongly preferred 

Physical Requirement:  

• While performing the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50-80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Adequate hearing is required. 
• Sit for extended periods of time and to bend, twist, squat in order to climb in and out of truck. 

Job responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment:  

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. 
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including but not limited to working in weather temperatures exceeding 95°F, and below 32°F. 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and/or certain chemicals (Prop 65). 
• The employee is exposed to high places. 
• The employee shall wear applicable safety equipment. 

Celebrating 80 incredible years of growth and community, Mendo Mill & Lumber Company proudly commemorates its journey that began in the Ukiah Valley in 1944 as a humble lumber yard. Over these eight decades, we’ve had the privilege of not just witnessing but actively participating in shaping the landscape of Mendocino and Lake Counties. From our early days as a local lumber supplier to our evolution into a go-to home improvement haven, our commitment to serving and uplifting the communities we’re part of has remained unwavering.
At the core of Mendo Mill’s ethos is an unyielding dedication to our customers’ needs. We’re not just a store; we’re your partners in construction, renovation, and building dreams. Our journey has been guided by the principle that being helpful isn’t just a slogan – it’s the heartbeat of our company. We take pride in providing not just quality products but also expert advice, ensuring every project, big or small, is met with success. Moreover, our belief in community-driven initiatives has seen us collaborate and give back, reinforcing our role as not just a business but a vital thread in the fabric of the neighborhoods we serve.
Mendo Mill: Helpful, Convenient and Always Competitive.

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