CDL Driver, 1st shift

Behr Paint Company • Atlanta, GA

7d

About The Position

The CDL Driver operates three-axle tractor and trailer equipment to transport materials between distribution and production locations. The role supports warehouse and production teams by moving materials accurately and on time, loading and unloading freight, coordinating with supervisors, and operating forklifts as needed. The driver performs daily equipment inspections and helps maintain safe, efficient logistics operations across company facilities.

The role requires a safety-focused, dependable professional with experience operating tractor-trailers and material-handling equipment. Responsibilities may involve lifting products weighing up to 75 pounds several times throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation. The listed starting rate is $34.00 per hour, with a $0.50-per-hour increase after six months and another $0.50-per-hour increase after one year. Shifts starting at noon or later receive a $3-per-hour shift differential. The posting also lists a hiring range of $31.50 per hour and notes that actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, geographic location, and skills.

Requirements

• Completed high school education.
• Hands-on experience operating three-axle tractor-trailer equipment and forklifts.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail when conducting inspections, fluid checks, and equipment reviews.
• Ability to stay organized and follow work orders accurately.
• Clear, professional communication skills for coordinating with warehouse teams, supervisors, and vendors.
• Ability to hook and unhook trailers and correctly handle air lines and equipment connections.
• Valid Class A (or Class 1) California driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Required DOT and Hazmat certifications.
• Dependable work ethic and flexibility to support a fast-paced distribution and production environment.
• Team-oriented approach and commitment to safe work practices and operational excellence.
• Ability to lift products up to 75 pounds several times throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operate three-axle tractor and trailer equipment to transport materials across distribution and production locations.
• Perform daily equipment inspections, fluid checks, and equipment reviews at the start of each shift.
• Load and unload freight.
• Move materials accurately and on time to support warehouse and production teams.
• Follow work orders accurately and stay organized to support daily operations.
• Coordinate with supervisors, warehouse teams, and vendors.
• Operate forklifts as needed.
• Hook and unhook trailers and correctly handle air lines and equipment connections.
• Follow safe work practices and support efficient logistics operations.

Benefits

• Quarterly and holiday bonuses are available.
• Accrue 15 paid vacation days during the first year, plus 5 days of sick time.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match.
• Annual retirement profit-sharing payments.
• Competitive health plans for individuals and families.
• $0.50-per-hour wage increase after six months of employment and another $0.50-per-hour increase after one year.
• $3-per-hour shift differential for shifts starting at 12 PM or later.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED