Truck Driver

CMC•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Truck Driver transports products to customers, contractors, and jobsites within the region, ensuring cargo is inspected, loaded, secured, and delivered safely and on time. The role involves operating a variety of trucks, including roll-off, van, and flatbed vehicles, and swapping roll-off containers, compactors, high-side scrap trailers, and dump trailers. Drivers complete required vehicle and cargo inspections, delivery paperwork, and service and repair logs, and communicate load or timing issues with dispatch, sales, and customers. They use Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and safety dashcams, with training provided, and perform loading tasks such as chaining, strapping, tarping, trailer hookup and unhooking, and using sideboard kits. The position requires compliance with federal and state transportation and safety regulations, use of required PPE, and flexibility to work according to business needs. The work includes outdoor duties in all weather conditions and physical tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, and working with chains and straps. CMC describes the role as an opportunity to learn about metal recycling, steel, construction reinforcement, and ground stabilization industries, with training and advancement opportunities. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Requirements

Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
Ability to speak and understand English in verbal communication.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, while giving and receiving feedback.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
No DUI/DWI within the past five years.
At least 1 year of verified tractor-trailer experience.
Working knowledge of DOT regulations and requirements.
Ability to pass DOT physicals and drug testing.
No more than one moving violation in the past three years.
Ability to learn new tasks and adapt to changing requirements.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, climbing stairs or ladders, working with chains and straps, and performing inspections.

Nice To Haves

Three years of flatbed OTR experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily pre-trip, inter-trip, and post-trip inspections of the truck and cargo.
Complete delivery paperwork and communicate load or timing issues with dispatch, sales, and customers.
Deliver products to customers, contractors, and jobsites within the region.
Follow safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Inventory and inspect products to confirm quantity and condition.
Load, secure, and deliver cargo safely and on time.
Maintain vehicle service and repair logs in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Operate vehicles using Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and safety dashcams; training is provided.
Perform loading tasks, including chaining, strapping, tarping, trailer hookup and unhooking, using sideboard kits, and safely ascending and descending from trucks or trailers.
Perform additional duties to ensure safe, compliant transportation under federal and state safety regulations.
Work flexible hours and be available based on business needs.
Operate a variety of trucks, including roll-off, van, and flatbed trucks.
Swap out roll-off containers of various sizes, compactors, high-side scrap trailers, and dump trailers.