CDL Class A Flatbed Driver for Steel Service Center - Home Daily

JOB TITLE: Driver

SUPERVISED BY: Warehouse Superintendent/Warehouse Supervisor

Drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck to transport material, merchandise, equipment, or workers between various establishments such as: Manufacturing plants, mills, warehouses, or between customer's place of business. May also load and unload truck without helpers, make minor mechanical repairs, and keep truck in good working order.

- Complete pre-trip inspections prior to driving each day.

- Check orders on truck and plan the shortest and fastest route based on how the truck is loaded.

- Check the weight distribution on each side for legal loads.

- Make sure the load is chained and secured, tarped and properly flagged.

- Be aware of road, traffic, and weather conditions and adjust your driving accordingly.

- Assist in pulling orders, loading and unloading truck.

- Advise Supervisor when delayed at a customer or not able to make planned stops, as well as receiving problems or customer comments.

- Collect all C.O.D.s and return all checks and cash to the office immediately upon your return.

- Perform Warehouse functions when needed and when driving work is not available.

- Keep the truck clean and in proper working condition at all times and report any service concerns immediately.

- Complete post-trip inspection at the close of each day.

- Always be helpful and courteous to all customers and employees.

- Perform other duties as related or assigned for the benefit of the Company.

- Good attendance is an essential function of this job.

Education And Experience

High School Diploma or GED.

Valid Class A CDL, with 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, with capability of reading a tape measure, calipers, and road maps.

Ability to meet physical demands of job which are required 95% of the work day ( i.e. driving, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting and climbing).

Ability to present a positive image to our customers as a company representative.