CDL Driver - Class A

Syndeo Staffing is searching for the right person to join a family-owned ag-fertilizer supply company as a CDL Driver in El Dorado, KS. This is a direct hire opportunity.

CDL drivers are responsible for delivering freight safely and promptly while obeying all Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations and laws regarding operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Drivers must be able to reliably commute to and from El Dorado, KS, and travel 100% of the time.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM 

Pay: $17-$22 / hour BOE + freight incentive pay

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer truck and/or flatbed.
• Transport goods and materials to designated locations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Load and unload cargo using appropriate equipment, such as forklifts or heavy machinery.
• Follow all traffic laws and regulations while driving.
• Comply with all DOT and FMCSA regulations while driving.
• Inspect vehicles before and after each trip to ensure they are in good working condition.
• Safe handling of hazardous materials and equipment used on the job.
• Communicate with dispatchers and other team members to coordinate deliveries and pick-ups.
• Maintain accurate records of mileage, fuel usage, and delivery/pick-up times.
• Perform routine basic preventative maintenance on company vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Comply with ICC and DOT regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be a minimum of 21 years old at the time of employment due to Interstate regulations
• Valid CDL Class A Driver’s License
• Must have or be willing and able to obtain a tanker endorsement
• Must have a clean driving record, that is, no DUI's and no more than 3 moving violations in the previous 5 years

Required Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge and experience with Federal and State Department of Transportation laws and regulations
• Proven experience as a Truck Driver

Skills/Abilities:

• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be reliable to maintain an irregular work schedule
• Must be able to lift and move 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and a drug screen and possess a valid medical certification

Working Conditions:

OTR, regional, and local pick-ups and delivery. This will often mean extended time away from home, including overnight and frequent weekends.