CDL Class “A” Truck Driver

Eastern Metal Supply • Hammond, LA

14h

About The Position

Eastern Metal Supply, Inc. CDL Class "A" Truck Driver FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt Reports To: Shipping Manager Department: Shipping Why Work with Eastern Metal Supply Your effort will help build America! Eastern Metal Supply is one of the largest distributors of custom and standard aluminum extrusions; you will be supplying what is needed for shutters, fences, highway signage and safety materials, marine parts, handrails, doors and windows Your safety and mental well-being matter to us - experience a positive, active, fast-moving day with supportive co-workers and managers Paid time off and holidays We promote from within Save for the future - participate in our 401(k) with company matching Reasonably-priced, high-quality health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance Complimentary life insurance and long-term disability insurance Purpose of Position Under general supervision, operate company trucks to deliver our products to customers.

Requirements

• Class "A" CDL driver's license
• Preferably 3 years of experience driving a 53-foot tractor trailer
• No more than one major traffic violation within the past 5 years
• Lift and carry heavy material up to 50 lbs.; climb on and off a flatbed trailer
• Perform basic math
• Read a tape measure

Nice To Haves

• Preferably 3 years of experience driving a 53-foot tractor trailer

Responsibilities

• Operate company trucks on public roads to transport, load and unload material to EMS customers
• Operate vehicle in compliance with all local, state, federal and company rules and in accordance with generally accepted practices of safe driving
• Complete a driver's logbook and vehicle inspection report according to DOT regulations
• Inspect vehicle and required equipment to determine safe operating conditions prior to departure
• Review shipping papers for nature of load and special handling requirements if any
• Check load to determine if it's properly secured and safe
• Backup truck to loading platform; turn narrow corners; negotiate narrow passageways; keep truck and trailer under control particularly on wet or icy highways
• Wear safety equipment when handling material
• Safely load and unload cargo as required
• Maintain the truck in a clean and safe manner
• Keep tarp clean, neat, folded, and secured on trailer
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays
• We promote from within
• Save for the future - participate in our 401(k) with company matching
• Reasonably-priced, high-quality health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
• Complimentary life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• M-F Schedules
• Day Routes
• Closed 7 Major Holidays
• 13 PTO Days and 1 Floating Holiday
• $1,000 Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Weekly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees