Class A CDL Driver-No Weekends!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The CDL driver position is responsible for the transportation of product and cargo over various distances.

Schedule: Monday through Friday-5AM start time//You must be okay with working overnights. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for safe operations of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations including driver’s record of duty status, mileage records, and other records required by law.
• Travel to local areas making deliveries to businesses and residences applying knowledge of Commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather. This includes going forward and backing up long distances, around corners, and in and around tight areas. May travel long distances.
• Perform Pre and Post trip inspections on vehicle and trailers to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order and maintain logs of vehicle services and repair status.
• Follow company reporting procedures for any injuries, vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. Follow appropriate company safety procedures and wear all required PPE.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
• Responsible for proper handling and accurate completion of all necessary paperwork related to truck operation and freight movements.
• Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers / tablets, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
• Responsible for performing proper load securement of cargo and maintaining safe load securement throughout trips.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

• Basic knowledge of construction equipment and safe driving procedures
• Knowledge of Electronic Logging requirements, GPS systems, and ability to read maps
• Must maintain a clean driving record and diligent attention to safety
• Flatbed experience preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must maintain clean commercial driver's license (CDL)
• Must maintain a current medical card
• 3-5 years of experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat/ cold conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when in the field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Frequently required to sit, talk, and hear.

Constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.

Frequently reach above shoulders while throwing straps and using force on hands, arms, and shoulders while cinching and releasing straps.

Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, and bend.

Occasionally push, pull or lift all types of equipment and material weighing up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

We’ve got you covered.

Merchants Metals employees give a lot, and we offer benefits that fit their needs. We provide industry-leading coverage and benefits to our people and their qualified family members, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for Employees, Spouses, Dependents &/or entire Family
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Convenient 24/7 Doctor Visits through Live Health Online
• Legal Assistance via Legal Shield
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identify Theft Protection
• Access Perks – Discounts on products and services with companies nationwide.
• 401k Retirement Program with strong company match.

In addition to the benefits program, Merchants Metals also provides employees a competitive wage, career advancement and training opportunities.