CDL Truck Driver - Augusta, GA

Cherokee Brick•Augusta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Brick & Tile Company is seeking a dependable and safety-focused CDL Truck Driver to transport brick products, raw materials, resale items, and production materials to customer job sites and company facilities. This position is responsible for operating commercial motor vehicles, including tractor-trailers, straight trucks, dump trailers, and tandem dump trucks, while complying with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), state, and company safety regulations. Drivers are responsible for conducting vehicle inspections, securing cargo, maintaining accurate records, operating truck-mounted forklifts when authorized, and providing exceptional customer service during deliveries.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate required.
Knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, and applicable state transportation regulations.
Ability to safely inspect vehicles, identify maintenance concerns, and properly secure cargo.
Ability to read and understand delivery paperwork, inspection reports, shipping documents, and safety procedures.
Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of safety awareness.

Nice To Haves

Previous commercial driving experience preferred.
Experience operating truck-mounted forklifts or similar material handling equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate company-owned or leased commercial motor vehicles in accordance with FMCSA, DOT, state, and company regulations.
Transport brick products, block products, raw materials, resale items, and production materials to customer and company locations.
Load, unload, inspect, and safely transport materials while preventing product damage.
Secure cargo using load bars, chains, straps, binders, and other approved cargo securement devices in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
Verify load accuracy and ensure all materials are properly secured before leaving the facility.
Operate truck-mounted forklifts and other material handling equipment when trained and authorized.
Complete required pre-trip, en route, and post-trip vehicle inspections and report mechanical or safety concerns immediately.
Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection reports, delivery tickets, shipping documents, and other required transportation records.
Deliver materials safely and professionally while providing outstanding customer service.
Safeguard company vehicles, trailers, forklifts, tools, and equipment.
Maintain a clean, organized vehicle and work area.
Report accidents, injuries, vehicle damage, unsafe conditions, and incidents immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned to support transportation and operational needs.