What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Driver position at CONKLIN METAL INDUSTRIES INC?
CDL Class A Driver – Charlotte, NC | Home Every Night | Mon–Fri Conklin Metal Industries | Charlotte, NC 28269
The job in plain terms: Drive. Deliver. Be home for dinner. That's it.
We're Conklin Metal Industries — a family-owned metals and HVAC Supply distributor that's been operating since 1874. Our Charlotte branch needs a dependable Class A driver who wants a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, typical hours of 7am–4pm, and a truck that sleeps in the yard — not you.
No OTR. No Sunday departures. No hotel rooms.
What your day looks like:
- Out by 7am, back by 4pm most days
- Local and regional deliveries to contractors and fabricators
- Load, secure, and verify freight against bills of lading
- Pre-trip inspections and accurate log maintenance
- Operate pallet jacks and forklifts as needed
This freight is sheet metal, HVAC supplies, and duct fabrication materials — not grocery pallets or retail boxes. You'll need to be comfortable with heavier freight (up to 122 lbs with assistance) and physical work throughout the day.
What you need:
- Valid Class A CDL
- Clean MVR and ability to pass DOT physical and drug screen
- Ability to hook/unhook trailers and unload,
- Forklift experience preferred
- Professional, customer-facing attitude — our drivers are the face of Conklin on every delivery
What we offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Home every night — this is not OTR
- Monday–Friday schedule, 7am–4pm typical hours with opportunities for overtime
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Profit Sharing
- PTO 10 paid holidays
- Overtime opportunities available
- Benefits start 1st of the month after 60 days
Why drivers stay at Conklin: 152 years in business. Fourth-generation family ownership. Driver retention bonus. Recognized as a Top Workplace in the distribution industry. We're not a mega-carrier. You're not a number here.
If you want a route, a routine, and a company that's been around longer than your grandfather's grandfather — apply today.
Conklin Metal Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.