Local CDL Class A Driver

Fessenden Hall • West Caldwell, NJ

24d • $28 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Fessenden Hall is hiring a local CDL Truck Driver for field routes based in West Caldwell, New Jersey. This is an active, hands-on driving position delivering specialty building materials to customers across Northern New Jersey and New York. The role combines commercial driving, customer service, and physical labor. Drivers handle and secure materials such as laminates, plywood, and solid surfaces; transport and deliver them safely; and assist with unloading at customer sites. The position also involves vehicle inspections, maintaining accurate vehicle repair and hours-of-work logs, complying with safety procedures and DOT regulations, and planning routes with GPS and mapping tools. The hourly pay range is $28.00–$30.00.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License), a clean driving record and MVR, and ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screening.
• Skill driving, backing, and parking large commercial vehicles in tight and congested spaces.
• Experience with route planning, GPS navigation, and map reading.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Composure and ability to handle stressful situations calmly.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and remain physically active during extended shifts.
• Physical stamina for loading, securing, and unloading materials multiple times per day.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions while remaining alert and focused.
• Mental focus and endurance during long driving shifts combined with manual labor.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Physically handle and secure building materials onto the truck for safe transport.
• Drive commercial vehicles from the warehouse to customer locations across Northern New Jersey and New York.
• Work with customers at delivery sites, assist with unloading, and ensure materials arrive in good condition.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, verify cargo is properly secured, and maintain accurate logs of vehicle repair status and working hours.
• Follow cargo-transport safety procedures, traffic laws, and DOT regulations.
• Plan daily routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools, adapting to traffic and delivery conditions.

Benefits

• Medical coverage: employer pays 80% of the premium; an employer-funded HRA reimburses the full deductible each year, up to $4,000 for an individual or $8,000 for a family.
• Dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage, with premiums fully paid by the employer.
• 401(k) with automatic enrollment, discretionary company contributions, and full vesting after three years of service.
• Paid time off and nine paid holidays.
• Free, confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for the employee and household.

What This Job Offers

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