Local CDL Class A Driver

Fessenden Hall • West Caldwell, NJ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Fessenden Hall is hiring a local CDL Class A driver to transport and deliver specialty building materials from its warehouse to customer locations across Northern New Jersey and New York. This is an active, hands-on position combining commercial driving, customer service, and physical work. Drivers handle and secure materials, deliver and assist with unloading them, inspect and maintain the vehicle, and comply with safety and Department of Transportation regulations. The position is based in West Caldwell, New Jersey, and pays $28.00–$30.00 per hour.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience (preferred).
• Experience with route planning, GPS navigation, and map reading.

Responsibilities

• Physically handle and secure building materials, including laminates, plywood, and solid surfaces, 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 pre-trip and post-trip inspections, verify cargo is secured, and maintain accurate vehicle repair-status and working-hours logs.
• Follow cargo-transport safety procedures, traffic laws, and DOT regulations.
• Plan daily routes with GPS navigation and mapping tools and adjust to traffic and delivery conditions.

Benefits

• Medical coverage: employer covers 80% of the premium; an employer-funded HRA reimburses the full deductible 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 covered by the employer.
• 401(k) with auto-enrollment, discretionary company contributions, and full vesting after three years of service.
• Paid time off and nine paid holidays.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program for employees and their household.

What This Job Offers

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