CDL-B Route Driver With Hazmat - Smithfield, RI

East Penn Manufacturing Company•Smithfield, RI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

East Penn Manufacturing is hiring a dedicated regional CDL-B route driver in Smithfield, Rhode Island. The role includes warehouse material-handling duties as well as deliveries and pickups at off-site locations. The driver operates a company truck and makes regular deliveries to dedicated customers. Trips may range from one to three days depending on the run, and the schedule varies. Training is provided. The position pays $27.71 per hour and offers a $2,500 sign-on/retention bonus.

Requirements

Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
Air Brakes and Hazmat endorsements; endorsements are not required before employment but must be obtained during the probationary period.
Good literacy, communication, and math skills.

Responsibilities

Deliver and pick up freight from specified locations, including warehouses, stores, industrial plants, railroad yards, and small businesses.
Verify freight against shipping papers.
Drive in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous-material regulations.
Navigate highways and maneuver the vehicle in conditions such as narrow passageways, heavy traffic, and adverse weather.
Inspect the vehicle for mechanical and safety defects before and after each trip and submit a vehicle-condition report.
Maintain a Driver's Daily Log according to Federal regulations.
Prepare shipping papers for freight received.
Interact with customers while delivering or receiving freight or collecting payment for delivered goods.
Perform warehouse work using material-handling equipment.