Hourly CDL A Truck Driver 2nd Shift

Carpenter • Elkhart, IN

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Spotter/Local CDL A Truck Driver on 2nd shift at our Elkhart, IN manufacturing plant. This position will require effective communication with dock personnel, safe and timely movement of trailers to and from loading docks, and completion of local deliveries as needed. The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $32.67. There is an additional $2.00 per hour shift premium for working 2nd shift. Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to effectively communicate daily with security guards, Production Plant Management and personnel, and truck shop mechanics. Works in a normal traffic department environment with exposure to temperature changes and responsible for maintaining proper electronic logs and delivery documents. Major challenges involve the safe operation of the equipment and the ability to back trailers into defined confined areas.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical examination
• Must be able to pass a DOT drug test

Nice To Haves

• preferred six months to one year of driving experience, including driving a yard trailer and experience backing up a trailer

Responsibilities

• Must perform pre-trip checks on trailers to make sure the trailers are in compliance with Department of Transportation Requirements and Carpenter Company Standards.
• Must report all damage and unsafe conditions to management prior to trailers being released for shipment.
• Coordinates the movement of trailers with Dock Supervisors, Guards, and Drivers.
• Must safely move trailers as requested.
• Complete local deliveries as needed.
• Assists the Garage personnel and drivers with fueling and cleaning equipment.
• Must know all the safety rules and regulations, attendance and conduct rules.
• Is responsible for the maintaining of cleanliness of the equipment/truck.

Benefits

• Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED