CDL-B Route Driver With Hazmat - Smithfield, RI

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries•Smithfield, RI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

East Penn Manufacturing is hiring a dedicated regional Class B route driver in Smithfield, Rhode Island. The role combines warehouse material-handling duties with deliveries and pickups at off-site locations. Drivers make regular deliveries to dedicated customers and benefit from a consistent schedule and pay, though schedules vary by run and trips may last from one to three days. The position pays $27.71 per hour and offers a $2,500 sign-on/retention bonus. Training is provided for required endorsements.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform warehouse material-handling duties using material-handling equipment.
Deliver and pick up freight at specified locations, including warehouses, stores, industrial plants, railroad yards, and small businesses.
Verify freight against shipping papers and prepare shipping papers for freight received.
Drive to designated locations in compliance with federal motor carrier safety regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous-material 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 according to federal regulations.
Interact with customers while delivering or receiving freight or collecting payment for delivered goods.