CDL Driver

Clayton Homes • Westmoreland, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Class A CDL qualified position responsible for the transportation of materials for Heibar Tn. This position is also responsible for maintaining proper and accurate paperwork and ensuring a professional appearance with all vehicles. This position is accountable for basic and safe operation of all equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum Experience Required: One or more years Professional driving experience, including mountain driving.
• Class A CDL required.
• Excellent Driving Record (MVR) – No DUI’s, Suspensions, or DOT violations in the past 3 years.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic Mechanical Experience
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains daily truck log, accurately and completely.
• Maintains accurate reporting of all expenses and receipts associated with the day-to-day use of company credit and fuel cards.
• Completes IFTA reports manually and electronically as required.
• Reports on all unsafe conditions regarding the use of company equipment.
• Inspects and secures finished goods/loads that meet the USDOT requirements
• Secure required customer signatures on all shipping documents to include rental and sale contracts, load sheets, and/or any other required documentation.
• Ensures that proper items, per customer orders, are unloaded while on site
• Enters daily time within the ELC system and/or completes manual timecards and reports work times daily
• Uses in cab truck computer for dispatching purposes and enters load and fuel information as required
• Meets all regulations established by operating authorities such as FMCSA and USDOT inspections.
• Reports to work as required to complete job assignments; early or late hours and/or weekends may be required to fulfill the job responsibilities of this position.
• Contacts Fleet Manager and Zone Managers/Area Managers as needed to coordinate load movements.
• Coordinates machine movement with local, state, and federal authorities as required.
• Seek ways to manage the daily routine in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Works with the manager to ensure implementation of agreed-upon changes.
• Maintains paperwork to include permits, receipts and and/or any necessary documentation.
• Meets the needs and requests of the customer in a professional and courteous manner.
• Works closely with the Fleet Manager and Field Personnel to keep communicating relevant information regarding equipment.
• Acts as an ambassador for the company to ensure highest customer service satisfaction.
• Conducts daily Driver Vehicle Inspections required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and USDOT.
• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance to transport equipment to ensure vehicle meets safe operating conditions and ready for next-day business, including fueling and pre-loading.
• Learns and understand transport equipment thoroughly to ensure safe operation.
• Inspects all machinery and equipment for damage at time of pick up.
• Document findings and submit damage information to Fleet Manager as necessary.
• Applies knowledge and understanding of USDOT, FMCA, state, local and municipal rules and regulations governing the transport of company products.
• Loads and unloads company products safely and according to all laws and regulations.

Benefits

• flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package
• competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs
• paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program
• holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members

What This Job Offers

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