Driver Emporia Fleet
About The Position
The Driver delivers materials as dispatched, including steel and supplies, and assists customers with unloading as needed. The driver obtains the assigned paperwork and trailer, checks the load against the paperwork before leaving the facility, and completes delivery paperwork. The position involves securing and handling loads, operating and inspecting the truck and equipment, following DOT and company safety procedures, and maintaining the assigned tractor. Routes may require driving up to 11 hours and staying overnight as needed, depending on dispatch and destination. The job has heavy physical demands, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and repeatedly climbing in and out of the truck cab.
Requirements
- CDL Class A.
- Above-average DOT safety record.
- Pass a drug test and background check.
- Motivated and energetic, with a great work ethic.
- Able to meet the stated heavy physical demands: lift 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.
Responsibilities
- Secure loads with straps and tarps.
- Load and unload materials at each stop, following loading and unloading procedures for steel and supplies.
- Take safety precautions when inclement weather is expected and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Follow DOT requirements for weighing the truck, completing pre-trip and post-trip DVIRs, driving, and inspecting, operating, and testing machinery and equipment.
- Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Obtain the proper paperwork and assigned trailer and verify that the load matches the paperwork and is not short or over before departing the facility.
- Cooperate with customers and handle required delivery paperwork.
- Deliver product as dispatched and assist customers with unloading as needed.
- Perform minor tractor or trailer repairs as needed, such as replacing light bulbs or wiper blades.
- Push or pull tarps, chains, binders, and bundles, and climb in and out of the truck cab several times during the day.
- Maintain the inside and outside cleanliness of the assigned tractor.
- Follow company conduct and safety rules and DOT regulations.
Benefits
- Two weeks of PTO in the first year.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Opportunities for monthly bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
