CDL Driver

$ $34.67 / Hour, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401K, Profit Sharing

We are seeking a skilled CDL Driver to join our 1st Shift team. Our 1st shift operates from 7:00AM to 3:30PM Monday evening thru Friday morning for (5) eight hour shifts with a 30 minute lunch. Overtime is required on occasion. The ideal candidate will have experience in LTL delivery, pickup, and processing paperwork/data entry to required standards. Must be able to work independently or as part of a team. Under general supervision and using industry recognized safety procedures, employee will handle and deliver goods to and from vendors and customers of Parker Fabrication Inc.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operate commercial vehicles to deliver and pickup goods from/to local customers and vendors within designated routes
• Ensure timely pickups and deliveries, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction
• Maintain a polite and cordial demeanor in the presence of customers,vendors, and coworkers
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure safety and compliance as required
• Maintain accurate delivery documentation and logs
• Follow all traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies
• Communicate effectively with material handling, shipping, vendors, and customers regarding delivery schedules and any issues
• Assist with loading and unloading cargo as needed

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Report to material handling/shipping manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide assistance to new hires and colleagues as potential opportunities arise.

Requirements:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of related experience preferred
• Active CDL license applicable to assigned vehicles
• Proven experience in local delivery driving preferred
• Strong knowledge of local roads and traffic regulations

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) appropriate for the vehicle operated
• Clean driving record with a focus on safety
• Excellent communication and customer/vendor service skills
• Ability to move material as required to assist with the material handling and shipping process
• Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and follow directions accurately
• Ability to pass a DOT physical, drug screen, background check

EQUIPMENT USED: Forklifts, CDL and Non CDL Mandated Vehicles, Mobile Data Entry Devices (Scanners, Tablets, Mobile Devices, Etc.)

SOFTWARE USED: JobBoss, Windows, Mobile Data Entry Software

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others. Must be able to properly communicate issues to supervisor, colleagues, and maintenance staff

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear; walk and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. There are considerable fumes in the work area that are handled through appropriate PPE that is provided by the employer.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES | Amount of Time

Stand - Under 1/3

Walk - Under 1/3

Sit - Over 2/3

Use hand to finger, handle or feel - Over 2/3

Reach with hands and arms - Over 2/3

Climb or Balance - Under 1/3

Stool, kneel, crouch or crawl - Under 1/3

Talk - Under 1/3

Hear - Over 2/3

Taste - None

Smell - None

WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS | Amount of Time

Up to 10 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3

Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3

Up to 50 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3

Up to 100 pounds - None

More than 100 pounds - None

WORK ENVIRONMENT | Amount of Time

Wet or humid conditions(non-weather) - None

Work near moving mechanical parts - 1/3 to 2/3

Work in high, precarious places - Under 1/3

Fumes or airborne particles - Under 1/3

Toxic or caustic chemicals - None

Outdoor weather conditions - 1/3 to 2/3

Extreme cold(non-weather) - None

Extreme hot (non-weather) - None

Risk of electrical shock - None

Work with explosives - None

Risk of radiation - None

Vibration - 1/3 to 2/3

VISION DEMANDS | Required/Not Required

Ability to pass IL Secretary of State Vision Test for applicable loads

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) - Required

Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more) - Required

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision - Required

Depth perception - Required

Ability to adjust focus - Required

Noise Level/Exposure Level: Moderate/Loud depending on location

Salary : $35