CDL Class A Truck Driver

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Eastern Metal Supply, Inc.

CDL Class "A" Truck Driver

FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Reports To: Shipping Manager

Department: Shipping

Why Work with Eastern Metal Supply

Your effort will help build America! Eastern Metal Supply is one of the largest distributors of custom and standard aluminum extrusions; you will be supplying what is needed for shutters, fences, highway signage and safety materials, marine parts, handrails, doors and windows

Your safety and mental well-being matter to us – experience a positive, active, fast-moving day with supportive co-workers and managers

Paid time off and holidays

We promote from within

Save for the future – participate in our 401(k) with company matching

Reasonably-priced, high-quality health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance

Complimentary life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Purpose of Position

Under general supervision, operate company trucks to deliver our products to customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:

Operate company trucks on public roads to transport, load and unload material to EMS customers

Operate vehicle in compliance with all local, state, federal and company rules and in accordance with generally accepted practices of safe driving

Complete a driver's logbook and vehicle inspection report according to DOT regulations

Inspect vehicle and required equipment to determine safe operating conditions prior to departure

Review shipping papers for nature of load and special handling requirements if any

Check load to determine if it's properly secured and safe

Backup truck to loading platform; turn narrow corners; negotiate narrow passageways; keep truck and trailer under control particularly on wet or icy highways

Wear safety equipment when handling material

Safely load and unload cargo as required

Maintain the truck in a clean and safe manner

Keep tarp clean, neat, folded, and secured on trailer

Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Qualifications

Class "A" CDL driver's license

Preferably 3 years of experience driving a 53-foot tractor trailer

No more than one major traffic violation within the past 5 years

Lift and carry heavy material up to 50 lbs.; climb on and off a flatbed trailer

Perform basic math

Read a tape measure

EMS is committed to providing a clean work environment with masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves.

WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE AND AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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