Temple TX, Driver W/CDL-A

Get To Know East Penn!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

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Overview

East Penn Manufacturing, (a manufacturer of Deka Batteries and Accessories) currently drives diesel powered tractor-trailer combinations with a Gross Vehicle Weight of up to 80,000 lbs or a smaller vehicle when required.

Average Starting Salary - $75,000 - $85,000

Average Salary - $98,000

Responsibilities

Trips may range from 1 to 5 days in length.

Delivers and picks up freight from specified locations, such as warehouses, stores, industrial plants, railroad yards, shipping piers, and small businesses.

Verifies freight with shipping papers.

Drives to specified locations, applying knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous material regulations.

Uses skills in highway navigation as well as maneuvering a vehicle in various situations, such as narrow passageways, heavy traffic, and adverse weather conditions.

Inspects the vehicle for mechanical and safety defects before and after each trip, and submits a report indicating the vehicle condition.

Maintains a Driver's Daily log according to Federal regulations.

Prepares shipping papers for freight received.

Interacts with customers when delivering or receiving freight or collecting payment for goods delivered.

Calculates payment due for goods delivered or credit due for goods returned.

Maintains telephone or radio contact with dispatcher to receive instructions.

May assist in loading or unloading with a pallet truck or forklift or manually when required (lifting up to 100 lbs).

May be required to place deliveries at the delivery site according to the customer instructions, including rotation of stock.

Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, or tire chains.

*Maintains regular attendance.

*Ability to work mandatory over time.

Performs other duties as requested by Management.

Responsible for producing a high quality product.

Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group insurance that includes vision, medical, dental and prescription coverage
• Profit sharing and 401K
• Annual bonus
• 9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities