CDL Driver

Acme Barricades LC•Lakeland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Driver is responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods and other articles of trade to job sites for installation. This role involves driving and maintaining assigned trucks, and collaborating with dispatchers to plan routes and ensure timely deliveries. Essential functions include driving long distances, loading and unloading cargo, maintaining paperwork, refueling and cleaning vehicles, inspecting trucks and reporting issues, following traffic laws and accident procedures, keeping activity logs and hours, planning routes with GPS, and keeping commercial driver requirements up to date. The driver is expected to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

Current and Valid Class A CDL or commercial driver license
Must be able to pass requirements on a FMCSA Clearinghouse Query
Must provide a medical certificate
Repeated physical effort including driving for several hours per day or several hours at a time, standing and walking for extended periods of time (more than several hours), loading and unloading equipment into and out of company vehicles, walking on varying ground surfaces and frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
Working from elevated platforms, ladders or truck beds
Operating hand/power tools, manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smart phones, physical agility to use arms, legs and hands repetitively
Working outdoors, working safely under adverse environmental and weather conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes and construction substances
Comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones and maintaining constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities
Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans
Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance from supervisors, conversations in person, and over the telephone
Communicating clearly - both written and verbally, ability to complete daily paperwork as required by supervisor
Working a flexible schedule which can include day or night shifts, weekends and/or holidays, adjusting to a changing work schedule, working overtime and working individually and as a team with other employees
Valid driver's license required, will require passing MVR and controlled substance test, may require background and criminal record check
Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
Must maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing
Computer literacy
Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Proven work experience as a truck driver with extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly

Nice To Haves

Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc.)
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.)

Responsibilities

Drive long distances to deliver materials to jobsites in a timely manner
Load, unload and record cargo deliveries
Maintain paperwork
Refuel and clean vehicle
Inspect trucks and record issues
Report road incidents to the dispatcher and report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel
Follow traffic laws and follow accident procedures
Keep an activity log and log hours
Plan routes using GPS system
Keep commercial driver requirements up to date
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed