Job Description
Job Overview:
Company: Rio Grande Co.
Position Title: Truck Driver - Class R
Department: Operations
Reports To: Dispatcher
FLSA Status: Hourly
Location: Colorado
Position Summary
Drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of materials to the customer base and the backhauling of materials to the facility.
About Rio Grande Co.
Founded in 1893, Rio Grande Co. has proudly served the Denver and Rocky Mountain region for over 132 years. What began as a fuel and feed business has grown into a trusted distributor, fabricator, and building materials resource supporting construction projects across Colorado.
As a multi-generational, family-led company, members of the Peterson family – Erik, Elmer, Donald, and Bruce – have guided our growth and long-standing contribution to Colorado’s construction industry.
At Rio Grande Co., we build more than structures — we build teams, careers, and futures. What sets us apart:
- A family-founded culture that prioritizes people and relationships
- A workplace grounded in safety, respect, and accountability
- Transparent leadership and clear expectations
- Investment in employee development and training
- A commitment to doing the right thing for our employees, customers and communities
Key Responsibilities
- Drivers operate tractors with trailers on public streets and highways.
- Opening and closing facility gates, reading and following shipping documents
- Maintaining accurate logs and following instructions from the Dispatcher.
- Drivers may or may not participate in the loading of materials but are responsible for securing the load using approved devices and methods.
- Perform Pre and Post Trip Inspections of delivery equipment
- Provide excellent customer service to customers during delivery and pickup operations
- Identify and report safety, discrepancy and efficiency concerns
- Follow detailed shipping documents and bills of lading and report any deviations to supervisor
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Maintain Class A license and passage of DOT physicals
- Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Work Environment
- Mostly outdoor position, subject to weather-Frequent
Physical Demands
- Ability to repeatedly lift up to 100lbs
- Ability to work in changing weather conditions
- Ability to spend long periods of time on a forklift
- Rare ability for non-CDL driving
Rio Grande Co. offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- 401(k) Plan
- Discretionary Employer Matching & Profit Sharing
- Paid Sick, Vacation, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
- Multiple medical plan options
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company-paid and voluntary life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Accident and supplemental insurance
- Paid training and career development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Other value-added employee benefits
Additional compensation may include performance-based bonuses or incentives, depending on role-specific goals and company performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Rio Grande Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, in accordance with Colorado Department of Labor regulations.
Application Information
This position will remain open until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been identified. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early.
