Driver CDL / Truck Driver

reliance•Berlin, CT

About The Position

The Truck Driver (CDL) operates commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs. to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment at assigned destinations in a timely and professional manner. Duties include driving, securing loads, completing logs and reports, inspecting vehicles, and complying with FMCSA and company safety regulations. Drivers may be required to load and unload materials, operate equipment such as cranes or forklifts, and represent the company at customer sites. This is a full-time position with a typical 10-hour workday; approximately 80% of duties are performed outdoors. The position is in the Delivery department, is non-exempt, and reports to the Manager Plant Operations or Assistant Manager Plant Operations.

Requirements

0–5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required; a valid Class A CDL is specified.
Successful completion of a road test and MVR check.
Ability to meet FMCSA requirements, including drug and alcohol testing.
Ability to meet all U.S. Department of Transportation driver qualification requirements, including sufficient English proficiency to converse with the public, understand highway signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete required reports and records.
Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe vehicle operation practices.
Ability to read, write, and understand delivery documentation and work instructions.
Basic math and measurement skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Two years of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive tractor trailers to deliver steel and materials over 100 miles daily.
Perform daily vehicle inspections as defined by the FMCSA to ensure roadworthiness and safety.
Use electronic logging devices (ELDs) to log activities as required by the FMCSA.
Secure loads using appropriate equipment such as chains, straps, and tarps, and ensure cargo is safe for transit.
Complete delivery paperwork, including mileage, load weight, and time logs, and obtain customer signatures.
Perform minor maintenance checks on equipment, including tires, lights, brakes, oil, and water.
Communicate with dispatch regarding new pickups, delivery instructions, or updates.
Represent the company professionally at customer sites and ensure paperwork is submitted properly.
Adhere to DOT and company regulations and safety standards.
Match invoices with bills and ensure routing accuracy.
Submit paperwork to the Shipping Department.
Return or pick up trucks for service as required.
Load and unload materials and operate equipment such as cranes or forklifts when required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable employee contribution rates.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
Option to elect supplemental life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage for the employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents.
401(k) plan.
Participation in a company-sponsored pension plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling, legal, and financial support.
Wellness incentives.
Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.
Additional benefits may be provided through the union; specific details are available through the union’s benefits office.