What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Class “A” Truck Driver position at Eastern Metal Supply?
Why Join EMS?
At EMS, we offer more than just a paycheck-we support our team with great benefits, a positive work environment, and room to grow.
Here are the highlights:
- Competitive wages, 7 paid holidays, and 13 PTO personal time off days
- Closed on Saturday and Sunday
- Get your paycheck every Friday!
- Bonuses and Incentives
- $1,000 referral bonus program
- Opportunities for career advancement – we promote from within!
We also offer affordable health, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with company match, FSA, company-paid life insurance, short/long-term disability, EAP, and more!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and valued.
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, operate company trucks to deliver our products to customers.
Essential Duties/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 53ft tractor trailer
- No more than one major traffic violation within the past 5 years
- Lift and carry heavy material up to 75 lbs.; climb on and off a flatbed trailer
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.
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