CDL Class "A" Truck Driver

Eastern Metal Supply • Lake Worth, FL

62d

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. 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.

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

• Affordable and high-quality Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Tax advantaged Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company paid Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
• Individual STD, Accident and Critical Illness policies
• 401k Plan with company match participants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Competitive Wages, 7 Paid Holidays and 13 PTO Personal Time Off days.
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Work/Life Balance Services.
• $1,000 Referral Bonus Program.

What This Job Offers

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