CDL-B Route Driver With Hazmat - Nashville, TN

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries•Nashville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

East Penn Manufacturing is hiring a dedicated regional Class B route driver in Nashville, Tennessee. The role combines warehouse material-handling duties with deliveries and pickups at off-site locations. Trips may last from one to three days, depending on the run. The position pays $30.23 per hour and includes a $2,500 sign-on/retention bonus. Training is provided; required endorsements may be obtained during the probationary period. East Penn is a private, family-owned battery and battery-accessory manufacturer. The company describes its employees as central to its culture and offers career advancement opportunities, an open-door management policy, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform warehouse material-handling duties and deliveries and pickups at off-site locations.
Deliver and pick up freight from specified locations, including warehouses, stores, industrial plants, railroad yards, and small businesses.
Verify freight against shipping papers.
Drive to specified locations in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous-material regulations.
Navigate highways and maneuver the vehicle in situations 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 report on its condition.
Maintain a Driver's Daily log according to Federal regulations.
Prepare shipping papers for freight received.
Interact with customers when delivering or receiving freight or collecting payment for delivered goods.
Use material-handling equipment for warehouse work.