Position Purpose:
The CDL Driver & Crane Operator at SRS Building Products ensures safe, efficient transport and delivery of building materials to job sites within a 200-mile radius. Responsibilities include operating trucks, cranes, and forklifts; performing DOT-compliant inspections; coordinating with rooftop loaders; and maintaining accurate documentation. The role also involves customer interaction and warehouse support to uphold service and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely deliver building materials within a 200-mile radius, following company policies.
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, operate cranes and forklifts, and coordinate with rooftop loaders to ensure accurate, damage-free deliveries.
- Verify inventory, document deliveries with photos, and assess job sites for safety risks.
Physical Requirements:
- This physically demanding role requires regularly lifting up to 100 pounds and working outdoors in varied weather.
- Candidates must safely operate commercial vehicles and cranes, navigate ladders and confined spaces, and tolerate high noise levels.
- Routine tasks include driving, material handling, and adhering to all safety regulations.
- Climb ladders and work at heights
- Accommodations are available via ADA, and the company is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid CDL driver?s license with air brakes endorsement
- Proficiency in performing routine maintenance and safety checks
- Knowledge of basic mechanical systems
- Experience operating conveyor belts, knuckle booms, or crane-equipped trucks
- Forklift operation experience; certification preferred
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and OSHA safety standards
- Proficient in English (reading, writing, and verbal communication)
- Capable of conducting job site inspections and reporting conditions
- Strong adherence to safety protocols
- Clean driving record (no hit-and-run, DWI, or DUI in the past 36 months)
- Must pass background check and drug screening
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certifications:
- Current DOT medical certificate
- NCCCO Crane Certification: ABC/ABL certification is required.
- Truck Crane Operation Certification: Preferred but not mandatory.
- Telescopic Boom - Fixed Cab Certification: Preferred but not mandatory.
- Boom Truck - Fixed Cab Certification: Preferred but not mandatory.
- Articulating Boom Crane Certification: Preferred but not mandatory.
The base salary for this position typically falls within the range of $26.06 to $33.85 per hour. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. SRS Distribution offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits. Hourly associates may be eligible for overtime based on business needs. Depending on the role, associates may also be eligible for performance-based bonus programs, commissions, car allowance or automobile and fuel program, and reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with company travel policy.
Job Location:
SRS Building Products - Syracuse
6713 Pickard Drive Syracuse, NY 13211
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: , or by email to: with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.
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