CDL Class A Truck Driver at Dixie Plywood & Lumber Co of Houston in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Dixie Plywood & Lumber Company has been in the wholesale distribution of building materials business since 1944. A privately-held company, with its headquarters in Savannah, GA and distribution centers throughout the Southeast and Texas, DIXIEPLY offers its employees a stable working environment, opportunity for advancement, and one of the most comprehensive benefit packages in the industry, including a 401(k) retirement fund.

Company truck driver possessing a valid CDL Class A license for local delivery of building materials.  

• Safely operate a flat-bed tractor-trailer to transport building materials to our customers


• Prepares, receives and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery or pick up of products


• Tarp cargo in inclement weather


• Maintain DOT travel logs according to Federal and State regulations


• Inspect truck before and after trip


• Report any issues or incidents to Supervisor


• Must maintain professional appearance wearing assigned uniform; as well as great customer service when dealing with our customers

• Previous experience in truck driving or other related fields; minimum of three year verifiable tractor-trailer experience


• Ability to handle physical workload, to include heavy lifting, ability to apply force to tension/strap bar to secure load at each stop


• Must be able to ascend/descend in a tractor-trailer cab and flatbed trailer, at each stop


• Flat-bed and tarping experience


• Must have basic math and reading skills


• Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions


• Strong work ethic


• Able to pass a DOT-required Medical Examination (Medical Card)


• Employment and Driving records must be satisfactory to meet the company requirements (MVR, etc.)