Truck Driver - CDL Class A - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

The CDL Class A Line Haul Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and compliant transportation of EMS aluminum products between designated facilities. This is an overnight, local line-haul position involving shuttle, drop-and-hook, and no-touch freight operations. Drivers operate company equipment in accordance with DOT regulations, company policies, and industry-best safety practices while maintaining excellent equipment care and professionalism.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:
• Operate company-owned trucks on public roads to transport EMS materials between facilities
• Operate vehicles in compliance with all local, state, federal (DOT), and company safety regulations
• Safely maneuver trucks in tight spaces, including narrow passageways, loading docks, and adverse weather conditions
• Complete driver logbooks and hours-of-service documentation in accordance with DOT regulations
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operating condition of vehicle and equipment
• Verify that loads are properly secured and safe for transport
• Safely load and unload cargo as required (no-touch freight where applicable)
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling material
• Maintain company vehicles in a clean, orderly, and safe condition
• Report mechanical or safety issues promptly to management
• Represent EMS professionally at all pickups, deliveries, and customer locations

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
• High School diploma or equivalent required

Experience/Skills/Abilities Required
• Valid CDL Class A driver's license
• Minimum preferred experience: 3 years operating a 53-foot tractor-trailer
• Clean MVR with no more than one major violation within the past 5 years
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles in varying traffic, weather, and road conditions, including night and overnight driving
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential safety or mechanical issues
• Strong communication skills to interact with dispatch, supervisors, and operations personnel
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and maintain accurate records

Work Environment/Physical Demands
• Most of your time will be spent driving and loading/unloading goods and materials
• Requires significant, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
• The job typically requires 50% driving, 30% walking, and 20% standing
• May be required to work in a variety of weather conditions

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.

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