1st Shift - CDL Class A Flatbed Driver - Home Daily

Benjamin Steel Company•Cincinnati, OH

21d

About The Position

The Driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck to transport materials, merchandise, equipment, or workers between manufacturing plants, mills, warehouses, and customer locations. The role may also involve loading and unloading the truck without assistance, performing minor mechanical repairs, and keeping the truck in good working order. The position is identified as first shift, Class A flatbed driving, with home-daily routing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Class A CDL and prior driving experience.
Mechanical background.
DOT Physical Exam Card.
Four points or less on MVR.
Ability to work as a team member without close supervision to meet Company and personal goals.
Good reading, math, and writing skills, as measured by a pre-employment test.
Ability to read a tape measure, calipers, and road maps.
Ability to meet the job's physical demands, required for 95% of the workday, including driving, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting, and climbing.
Ability to present a positive image to customers as a company representative.

Responsibilities

Complete pre-trip inspections before driving each day.
Check truck orders and plan the shortest and fastest route based on how the truck is loaded.
Check weight distribution on each side to ensure loads are legal.
Chain and secure loads, and ensure they are tarped and properly flagged.
Monitor road, traffic, and weather conditions and adjust driving accordingly.
Assist with pulling orders and loading and unloading the truck.
Notify the Supervisor of customer delays, inability to make planned stops, receiving problems, and customer comments.
Collect C.O.D. payments and return all checks and cash to the office immediately upon returning.
Perform warehouse functions when needed and when driving work is unavailable.
Keep the truck clean and in proper working condition, and promptly report service concerns.
Complete a post-trip inspection at the close of each day.
Be helpful and courteous to customers and employees.
Perform other related or assigned duties for the benefit of the Company.
Maintain good attendance.