Local CDL Class A Driver

Fessenden Hall•Pennsauken Township, NJ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Fessenden Hall is a wholesale distributor of building materials with a long history of stability and growth since 1890. They offer careers, not just jobs, in a supportive culture where employees can build long-term success. This is a union position represented by the IBT (International Brotherhood of Teamsters). The role is an active, hands-on driving position requiring physical stamina and engagement. The driver will be responsible for securing, transporting, and delivering specialty building materials to customers across Southern New Jersey & the Greater Philadelphia area. This role combines professional driving skills with customer service and physical labor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Class A with clean driving record and clean MVR
Must pass DOT physical and drug screening
Skilled at driving, backing, and parking large commercial vehicles in tight and congested spaces
Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience preferred
Experience with route planning, GPS navigation, and map reading
Reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
Strong communication and customer service skills
Self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team
High level of composure and ability to handle stressful situations calmly
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. and remain physically active throughout 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
Mental focus and endurance during long driving shifts combined with manual labor

Responsibilities

Physically handle and carefully secure building materials (laminates, plywood, solid surfaces) onto the truck, ensuring safe transport.
Drive commercial vehicles to deliver materials from our warehouse to customer locations across the Southern New Jersey & Greater Philadelphia region and surrounding areas.
Work directly with customers at delivery sites, assisting with unloading and ensuring materials arrive in perfect condition.
Perform thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, verify cargo is properly secured, and maintain accurate logs of vehicle repair status and working hours.
Follow all safety procedures for cargo transport, adhere to traffic laws, and maintain compliance with DOT regulations.
Plan daily routes efficiently using GPS navigation and mapping tools; adapt to traffic and delivery conditions in real time.

Benefits

Comprehensive family medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, hearing, and behavioral health coverage.
Union-Scale Wages & Job Security with guaranteed annual increases.
Overtime rules, shift differentials, and premium pay are strictly adhered to per the Teamsters contract.
Access to the Teamsters VIP+ Plan for voluntary, short-term income protection.
Employer-funded life and accidental death insurance.
Defined-benefit pension plan.
Additional employer contributions to Teamster-backed retirement and annuity funds.
Accrued paid vacation based on years of service.
Paid time off for all major national holidays.
Generous annual allowances for sick leave and personal days.