Temple TX, Driver W/CDL-A

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries•Temple, TX

4d•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.