Over The Road - Flatbed Delivery Driver

Etna Shared Services • Grand Rapids, MI

12d

About The Position

Loading, driving, and unloading materials on nationwide long-haul runs to fulfill customer and company needs.

Requirements

• Effectively use GPS, cell phone, hands-free equipment, read maps and follow directions
• Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Ability to communicate and follow directions in English.
• Effective communication, customer service, and stress management skills.
• Ability to easily adapt to changing situations.
• Basic adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division skills with or without using a calculator.
• Maintain a professional image as a representative of the company.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; or
• Minimum 3 years driving experience with multi-axle vehicle required; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid CDL-A License with acceptable driving record
• Current DOT medical certificate.
• Ability to pass operator exam and drive powered industrial equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Flat bed experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed the expectations of our customers by providing a positive customer experience.
• Operate company owned and leased trucks to make timely deliveries of product to required destination, up to and including long haul loads requiring overnight stays.
• Maintain all required certifications required by DOT.
• Provide friendly and helpful customer service during delivery and pick-up operations.
• Perform required before, during, and after operation vehicle inspections per DOT regulations and company requirements and provide required reports.
• Maintain all property entrusted to you in excellent condition, i.e. vehicle, fluid levels, lights, interior components, straps, and tarps.
• Fuel vehicle as required.
• Safely secure loads and use tarps on loads during poor weather conditions according to DOT regulations.
• Assist customers with loading and/or unloading material as needed.
• Maintain paperwork as required by DOT, including but not limited to accurate Driver Logs.
• Record daily trip reports.
• Comply with dispatch directives and call in times.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local driving laws and DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Regular and predicable attendance

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonuses!
• Paid load charge percentage, or milage depending on load!
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company provided and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED