CDL-A Utility Driver With Hazmat - Winston-Salem, NC
About The Position
East Penn Manufacturing is hiring a Class A Utility Driver in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to support its East Penn Logistics fleet. The driver operates an assigned diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination with a gross vehicle weight of up to 80,000 pounds, or a smaller vehicle when required. Routes are designed to allow drivers to be home multiple times during the week and every weekend. Trips may range from one to five days. The posting lists an average potential starting salary of $90,000 per year, plus paid expenses, and a $2,500 sign-on/retention bonus. Salary ranges are determined by mileage, stops, and “junks,” as stated in the posting.
Requirements
- Class A Commercial Driver's License.
- Safe driving record.
- Ability to meet Department of Transportation requirements.
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Literacy and good communication and math skills.
- Customer-focused professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Air Brakes endorsement.
- Hazmat endorsement. These endorsements are not required before employment but must be obtained during the probationary period; training is provided.
Responsibilities
- Drive a diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination with a gross vehicle weight of up to 80,000 pounds, or a smaller vehicle when required.
- Deliver and pick up freight at locations such as warehouses, stores, industrial plants, railroad yards, shipping piers, and small businesses.
- Verify freight against shipping papers and prepare shipping papers for freight received.
- Drive to specified destinations in accordance with federal motor carrier safety regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous materials regulations.
- Navigate highways and maneuver the vehicle in narrow passageways, heavy traffic, and adverse weather conditions.
- Inspect the vehicle for mechanical and safety defects before and after each trip and submit a report on its condition.
- Maintain a driver's daily log in accordance with federal regulations.
- Interact with customers during deliveries and pickups and when collecting payment for delivered goods.
- Calculate payments due for delivered goods and credits due for returned goods.
- Maintain telephone or radio contact with the dispatcher to receive instructions.
- Assist with loading or unloading using a pallet truck, forklift, or manual handling when required.
- Place deliveries at delivery sites according to customer instructions, including rotating stock when required.
- Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, fuses, or tire chains.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Expenses, including meals, paid.
- Company cell phone.
- Paid on-the-job training.
- Annual bonus.
- Group insurance including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Life insurance.
- Nine paid holidays and 10 days of paid time off.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Fitness discounts.
- Promotional opportunities.
- $2,500 sign-on/retention bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
