Driver (CDL) Affiliated Metals

Reliance Steel & Aluminum • Salt Lake City, UT

356d

About The Position

This job is in the Delivery family (Department), which includes positions the duties of which are to administer, supervise, or perform work involving the planning, directing, or operating of transportation equipment and service, including positions involving responsibility for driving, loading, and coordinating delivery. The position requires operating commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs. to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment to assigned regional and/or local destinations and/or customers in a timely fashion.

Requirements

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• 2 years of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo preferred.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) per assigned vehicle type required.
• Successful completion of a road test required.
• Ability to meet company insurability standards required.
• Ability to meet FMCSA drug and alcohol clearinghouse requirements.
• Ability to meet all driver qualification requirements per Federal regulations (per 49 CFR part 391) required.
• Ability to meet current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) quality criteria as defined by Federal regulations and/or company policy required.
• No drug violations during the previous 5 years and proof of completion of a certified SAP program for violations over 5 years old required.
• Basic knowledge of laws and government regulations and/or agency rules pertaining to commercial vehicle operations required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
• Basic measurement and arithmetic skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and customers/vendors required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs.
• Drive and perform other safety-affecting activities on motor vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less in transportation on public highways in interstate or foreign commerce, excluding passenger or hazardous materials transportation vehicles.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods, including securement of cargo for transport (may include use of tarps).
• Safely maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Load and unload vehicles as required.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections (as defined by the FMCSA) to ensure that the trucks are roadworthy and that safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Record any inspection information or list of defects on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) as required by the FMCSA.
• Use an electronic logging device (ELD) to log daily activities as required by the FMCSA.
• Report traffic incidents, including traffic accidents and violations, or damage to the vehicles to supervisory staff.
• Read bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate and obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods or collect payment for services when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees