What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driver - CDL Class A position at Metals USA?
Truck Driver - CDL Class A
Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Truck Driver - CDL Class A in the Waggaman, LA location. The Truck Driver CDL Class A is responsible for operating and transporting cargo (steel products) to suppliers, customers, storage, or processing locations in a professional, safe and timely manner in accordance with all local, state and federal ordinances and laws.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drives a 40-foot flatbed truck to transport and deliver materials
- Maneuvers trucks into loading and unloading positions.
- Operates company vehicle in a professional, safe and courteous manner and complies with all local, state and federal traffic regulations. Must complete the electronic daily log completed in compliance with FMCS regulations.
- Secures loaded cargo into truck; safely load & unload materials using a winch, hoist and/or forklift.
- Immobilizes or secures cargo on or within a vehicle by the use of tie-downs, chains, benders or straps.
- Tarps and straps all loads before transport and un-tarps and unstraps all loads at delivery locations.
- Inspects and maintains vehicle daily, complete driver's logs and reports in compliance with FMCSR daily.
- Picks up and accurately delivers merchandise and corresponding paperwork in a timely manner.
- Ensures customer messages/communications are relayed to appropriate management.
- Delivers paperwork and communications between Metals USA locations, customers and vendors.
- Notifies management of product discrepancies or malfunctions, and or personal injuries.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a CDL Truck Driver.
- Adheres to all company and customer confidentiality requirements.
- Keeps a clean and well-maintained delivery vehicle, internal and external.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.
Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED
- Minimum 18 years of age
- CDL Class A License -- current and in good standing with state and federal agencies
- Minimum 3 years driving experience- transporting heavy industrial loads
- Must be able to pass a DOT physical and random screens in accordance with FMCS regulations
- Must have attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to demonstrate customer service, professionalism & diplomacy
- Must be proficient using a computer to include GPS and Electronic Daily Log system.
- Valid OSHA Forklift Certification
- Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen