Driver CDL A - Germantown, WI

reliance•Village of Germantown, WI

About The Position

The Driver CDL A operates commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs. to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment at assigned regional or local destinations and customer locations in a timely manner. The role operates Conestoga trailers and includes loading and unloading as required. The position is based in Germantown, Wisconsin, offers a Monday–Friday schedule, and provides home every day. At least one year of flatbed experience is preferred, but the company is willing to train a candidate with a strong work ethic and commitment to safety. Drivers follow safety procedures for transporting and securing cargo, safely maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions, complete daily vehicle inspections, and document inspections and defects on the required Daily Vehicle Inspection Report. They use an electronic logging device to record daily activities, report traffic incidents and vehicle damage to supervisory staff, and review bills of lading, manifests, and other load-related documentation. Drivers obtain delivery receipts or signatures and collect payment when required. They must comply with applicable company and federal driver safety requirements.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for the assigned vehicle type.
Successful completion of a road test.
Ability to meet company insurability standards.
Ability to meet FMCSA drug and alcohol clearinghouse requirements.
Ability to meet federal driver qualification requirements under 49 CFR Part 391.
Ability to meet current Motor Vehicle Record quality criteria defined by federal regulations and/or company policy.
No drug violations during the previous five years; proof of completion of a certified SAP program is required for violations more than five years old.
Basic knowledge of laws, government regulations, and/or agency rules pertaining to commercial vehicle operations.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations.
Basic measurement and arithmetic skills, including taking, converting, and using measurements of length, width, height, and weight for basic computations.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, customers, and vendors.
Ability to make sound decisions based on knowledge, experience, and judgment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of flatbed experience.
Two years of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs. to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment at assigned regional or local destinations and customer locations.
Follow safety procedures for transporting goods, including securing cargo for transport.
Safely maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
Load and unload vehicles as required.
Perform daily vehicle inspections to ensure the truck is roadworthy and safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Record inspection information and defects on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report as required by the FMCSA.
Use an electronic logging device to log daily activities as required by the FMCSA.
Report traffic incidents, accidents, violations, or vehicle damage to supervisory staff.
Read bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details.
Check load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy, obtain receipts or delivery signatures, and collect payment when required.
Adhere to safety processes and protocols.