What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Driver position at State Steel Supply?
As a CDL Driver at State Steel of Spencer, you will be responsible for safely transporting goods using a flatbed truck, or tractor and flatbed trailer. This role involves loading, securing, and unloading cargo, as well as adhering to transportation regulations and ensuring the integrity of the transported items. CDL drivers play a crucial role in the logistics and supply chain delivering a variety of steel products.
Primary Responsibilities:
- You are required to check in and out with your supervisor daily for all work assignments
- Safe operation of tractor/trailer
- Secure cargo using straps, and rachets
- Complete shipping and delivery paperwork accurately and on time
- Compliance with all regulations
- Report any accidents, incidents, or safety violations promptly
- Maintain communication with supervisors, sales, and customers as required
- Equipment maintenance, required pre and post trip inspections
- Maintain all daily records, HOS, DVIR, proof of deliveries and fuel receipts
Physical & Work Requirements:
- Continuous communication with different departments and our transportation network
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, moderately stressful, constantly changing day-to-day work environment
- Load securement using rachets and straps
Required Background, Competencies & Expertise
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements
- Valid Medical Card
- Excellent driving record
- Familiarity with relevant transportation regulations and safety standards
- Physical fitness and the ability to lift, carry and secure heavy and oversized loads
- Knowledge of securing different types of cargo, including oversized loads
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Accountability
- Safety
- Integrity and trust
- Responsibility
Preferred Background, Competencies & Expertise:
- 1 year of driving experience
- 1 year of flatbed experience
Benefits:
- Home weekends
- Home every night!
- Uniform program, boots, and personal protective equipment.
- Company covers about 80% of the cost of medical insurance for you and your family
- Company covers 100% of the cost for both short and long-term disability insurance policies
- 401k retirement contribution
- Children of long-term employees can apply for company scholarships
- Paid personal time available for use as it accrues (max of one week per year)
- One week of paid vacation after 6 months
- Two weeks of paid vacation after one year
What is State Steel Supply Co.?
State Steel of Spencer buys steel and sells it to large customers that make products like farm equipment, powerline towers, storage tanks, and more. In addition to storing steel, some of our service warehouse locations process it – cut, bend, de-coil, etc. – to make life easy for our customers. At the Spencer, Iowa location, we’re a close-knit, open-minded team with a competitive streak that makes our warehouse a fun place to work. If you’re not sure whether State Steel of Spencer is right for you, feel free to stop by and ask for a job preview – we’d be happy to show you around!