CDL Class A Hotshot Driver

Champion Homes•Decatur, IN

8d•$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Champion Home Builders, Inc. is seeking a safety-focused Class A CDL driver in the Decatur, Indiana region. The driver operates a company-owned Chevrolet 1-ton dual-rear-wheel pickup pulling a 40-foot gooseneck trailer to deliver materials, components, and equipment between Champion plants, retail centers, suppliers, and job sites. Deliveries must be made on time and in compliance with DOT regulations. Regional routes include Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, with overnight trips as needed. All loads must be tarped by the driver. The position includes vehicle and trailer inspections, cargo loading and securement, delivery documentation, hours-of-service recordkeeping using an electronic logging device, and communication with dispatch, plant staff, and customers. The driver is also responsible for keeping the truck and trailer clean, arranging routine maintenance, and promptly reporting accidents, citations, injuries, and product damage. Champion describes its workplace goal as safe, productive, and enjoyable, and emphasizes integrity, respect, craftsmanship, and strong relationships. The role is classified as exempt. Benefits listed include a 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance, and life insurance.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
Have a current DOT medical examiner's certificate.
Be able to read and speak English well enough to communicate with law enforcement, read road signs, and complete reports.
Have 3 years of verifiable Class A or gooseneck/hotshot driving experience.
Have a driving record acceptable under Champion Homes' MVR standards.
Pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and Clearinghouse query and participate in random testing.
Have working knowledge of hours-of-service and cargo-securement rules.

Nice To Haves

Experience hauling building materials, modular components, or flatbed freight.
Experience with ELDs.
Clean MVR for the past [3/5] years.

Responsibilities

Safely operate the company truck and 40-foot gooseneck trailer on regional routes, including overnight trips as needed.
Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer, and report defects immediately.
Hook up and uncouple the gooseneck trailer, including safety chains, the breakaway system, and brake controller.
Load, position, and secure cargo to federal cargo-securement standards; tarp all loads.
Check weights and remain within truck, trailer, and state legal limits.
Maintain accurate hours-of-service records using an electronic logging device (ELD).
Complete delivery paperwork, bills of lading, and fuel receipts.
Communicate with dispatch, plant staff, and customers about schedules and delays.
Keep the truck and trailer clean and arrange routine maintenance.
Immediately report accidents, citations, or injuries to management.
Report product damage to management at the time of delivery.
Follow Champion Homes safety policies and the DOT drug and alcohol program.