What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Class A - Day Shift (Home Every Night) position at Palmer-Donavin?
The Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering materials to customers while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards. This role supports transportation operations by inspecting equipment, securing cargo, maintaining accurate documentation, and providing professional customer service throughout the delivery process.
Success in this role requires a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to operate equipment and handle materials in a fast-paced delivery environment.
Start Time: 5am -7am
Schedule: Day Shift - Monday - Friday (No Weekends).
Starting Pay: $26-29/hr
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect and maintain mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Perform vehicle inspections before operation and secure cargo for safe transport.
- Follow all DOT regulations and company safety procedures during transit and delivery activities.
- Operate tractor trailers to safely deliver materials to customer locations.
- Handle strapping, unstrapping, and rag side trailer functions during deliveries as required.
- Load and unload materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment.
- Maintain accurate logbooks and delivery documentation in accordance with DOT and company requirements.
- Obtain delivery receipts, customer signatures, and payments when required.
- Provide professional customer service and maintain positive customer interactions during deliveries.
Qualifications
- One to three years of recent commercial motor vehicle driving experience.
- Current and valid Class A CDL required.
Requirements
- Satisfactory criminal history check
- Satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
- Satisfactory result on a pre-employment drug screening
- Satisfactory PSP (Pre-Employment Screening Program) report
- Acceptable DOT-compliant employment verification(s)
- Acceptable FMCSA Clearinghouse report
- Current Medical Examiner’s Certificate issued within the last 90 days, or ability to renew prior to hire
Benefits:
Our employee owners enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:
- Company performance bonuses
- Overtime opportunities and weekly pay
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Up to 112 hours of PTO in the first year
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Employee discounts on a wide range of home building materials
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Parental leave
- Wellness program
- Safety bonus for applicable positions
- Ongoing training and development
- And much more!
Salary : $26 - $29