What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver position at Summertown Metals of Hopkinsville?
We are looking for a reliable and safety-minded CDL non-CDL drivers to haul materials and make deliveries!
Summertown Metals of Hopkinsville, formerly Legacy Metals, is a rapidly growing, family owned business located in Hopkinsville, KY and is a leading provider of pole barns, barndominium and houses. We operate a full-service lumber yard and manufacture metal siding and trim. We've experienced rapid growth by maintaining an amazing team and great customer service where we have consistently been voted "Best in Class" by our customers.
In addition to career growth opportunities and an engaging work environment, Summertown Metals of Hopkinsville offers these generous benefits:
- Employer Sponsored Health Insurance
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Up to 3% Match on Simple IRA
- Clothing Allowance
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers.
- Obeying and following applicable traffic laws, including use of seat belts and driving the speed limit
- Securing loads and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle.
- Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Ensuring any mechanical issues are communicated to maintenance.
- Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules.
- Complying with truck driving rules and regulations.
- Reporting defects, accidents, and violations.
- Loading and unloading orders at the correct delivery sites.
- Interacting with customers in a professional manner.
- Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports.
- Maintain proper documentation for all deliveries.
- Verifying loads for accuracy.
- Follow all safety and PPE requirements during unloading stage of delivery.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma
- Valid Class A or B CDL required, Class A preferred, for CDL drivers
- Good driving record required for non-CDL drivers
- Two-year relevant experience preferred
- Two-year clean driving record
- Ability to operate powered industrial vehicles (Forklift, Moffit, etc)
- Excellent communication skills
- Meet compliance with third party DOT safety and compliance vendors
- Capable of lifting 80 lbs repetitively
Summertown Metals of Hopkinsville offers competitive wages contingent upon experience and skills. Starting rate for this role is $19.00 for non-CDL and $21.00 for CDL drivers
The anticipated schedule is Monday - Friday from 7 am to 5 pm with other hours as required by the demands of the position.
Salary : $19 - $21