CDL Driver - LOCAL DELIVERIES

Summertown Metals of Hopkinsville•Hopkinsville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a reliable and safety-minded CDL driver to haul materials and make deliveries for Summertown Metals of Hopkinsville, a rapidly growing, family-owned business. We are a leading provider of pole barns, barndominiums, and houses, operating a full-service lumber yard and manufacturing metal siding and trim. We have experienced rapid growth by maintaining an amazing team and great customer service, consistently being voted "Best in Class" by our customers. This role offers career growth opportunities and an engaging work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma
Valid Class A or B CDL required, Class A preferred
Good driving record required for non-CDL drivers
Two-year clean driving record
Ability to operate powered industrial vehicles (Forklift, Moffit, etc)
Excellent communication skills
Meet compliance with third party DOT safety and compliance vendors
Capable of lifting 80 lbs repetitively

Nice To Haves

Two-year relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers.
Obeying and following applicable traffic laws, including use of seat belts and driving the speed limit.
Securing loads and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle.
Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Ensuring any mechanical issues are communicated to maintenance.
Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules.
Complying with truck driving rules and regulations.
Reporting defects, accidents, and violations.
Loading and unloading orders at the correct delivery sites.
Interacting with customers in a professional manner.
Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports.
Maintain proper documentation for all deliveries.
Verifying loads for accuracy.
Follow all safety and PPE requirements during unloading stage of delivery.