CDL Class A Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Primarily responsible for out of town deliveries. 1-2 overnight stays per week.

$22.00 – 30.00 per hour ; M-F, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Delivers items by identifying destinations; establishing route; and maintaining scheduled guidelines.
• Inspects load prior to departure to ensure all cargo is secured in the truck or trailer for safe and efficient travel.
• Maintains safe operation of vehicle through safe driving practices.
• Maintains delivery, truck, and driving records by obtaining receipt acknowledgments; recording tracking information; completing driver log and truck performance forms.
• Driver will also be responsible for pulling own material and equipment for deliveries when warehouse personnel are not available to help.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a valid Class A CDL license with a minimum of 3-years CDL experience and must meet all DOT requirements.
• Must be able to drive a semi-truck with up to four 10,000 lb. steel coils and deliver to customers.
• Graduation from High School or GED equivalent, 3 years of relevant experience, or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
• Flatbed and 48' and 53' trailer experience required; steel hauling and delivery experience desired.
• Must have good driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to pass background (including MVR) and drug test.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to write and read routine reports or job orders. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees within the organization. Ability to speak, read and hear English

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to interpret documents and instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. Ability to organize and prioritize job projects and requirements.

ATTENDANCE DEMANDS: Attendance is required Monday through Friday within normal business hours as established by the Warehouse Supervisor. Employee may be required to work overtime.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grasp and lift and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb and balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Employee would be working both inside and outside and on elevated balconies.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Hercules Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other legally protected status.

Comprehensive benefits are an important component of an employee's compensation package. Hercules recognizes the contribution of every team member and therefore is pleased to offer a competitive and cost-effective benefits package to support your needs and long-term goals.

Hercules Industries offers the following insurance: medical, dental, vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Employee Life Insurance (Basic Life/AD&D and Voluntary Life AD&D). We pay Holiday, vacation, and sick time; as well as a Flexible Spending Plan, Wellness Program, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

We offer a 401(k) Savings Plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Effective October 1, 2019, Hercules became an employee-owned company. An ESOP is a qualified retirement plan.

Hercules encourages and supports participation in service activities that contribute to our community. Employees are permitted to take three paid hours of work time per month to participate in an approved community service activity.

The company offers a quarterly Hercules Employee-Owner Partners in Profit Bonus based on eligibility.