Temple TX, Driver W/CDL-A

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka BatteriesTemple, TX
Onsite

About The Position

East Penn Manufacturing, (a manufacturer of Deka Batteries and Accessories) currently drives diesel powered tractor‑trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight of up to 80,000 lbs or a smaller vehicle when required. Average Starting Salary - $75,000 - $85,000. Average Salary - $98,000.

Requirements

  • CDL-A
  • Must be able to operate a diesel powered tractor-trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight of up to 80,000 lbs or a smaller vehicle when required.
  • Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous material regulations.
  • Ability to work mandatory overtime.

Nice To Haves

  • Assisting in loading or unloading with a pallet truck or forklift or manually (lifting up to 100 lbs).
  • Performing emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, or tire chains.

Responsibilities

  • Trips may range from 1 to 5 days in length.
  • Delivers and picks up freight from specified locations, such as warehouses, stores, industrial plants, railroad yards, shipping piers, and small businesses.
  • Verifies freight with shipping papers.
  • Drives to specified locations, applying knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous material regulations.
  • Uses skills in highway navigation as well as maneuvering a vehicle in various situations, such as narrow passageways, heavy traffic, and adverse weather conditions.
  • Inspects the vehicle for mechanical and safety defects before and after each trip, and submits a report indicating the vehicle condition.
  • Maintains a Driver's Daily log according to Federal regulations.
  • Prepares shipping papers for freight received.
  • Interacts with customers when delivering or receiving freight or collecting payment for goods delivered.
  • Calculates payment due for goods delivered or credit due for goods returned.
  • Maintains telephone or radio contact with dispatcher to receive instructions.
  • May assist in loading or unloading with a pallet truck or forklift or manually when required (lifting up to 100 lbs).
  • May be required to place deliveries at the delivery site according to the customer instructions, including rotation of stock.
  • Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, or tire chains.
  • Maintains regular attendance.
  • Ability to work mandatory overtime.
  • Performs other duties as requested by Management.
  • Responsible for producing a high quality product.
  • Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Group insurance that includes vision, medical, dental and prescription coverage
  • Profit sharing and 401K
  • Annual bonus
  • 9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Fitness Discounts
  • Promotional opportunities
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