CDL Driver

Ed Herrington Inc is a family-owned and operated building supply company with locations in New York (Hillsdale, Hudson, Chatham, and Millerton), Lakeville, CT and Sheffield, MA. Our ability to provide exceptional service has made it possible for us to develop a company built on customer satisfaction. Our positioning statement, “We share your passion”, is the expression of our core values of helping our customers and employees succeed. Our customers place complete trust in our integrity and rely on us as a consistent source of high-quality products. We strive to “Make It Easy for Our Customers to Do Business with Herrington’s.”

Ed Herrington Inc. is currently seeking full-time CDL Driver for daytime Monday – Friday, 7a – 4p, Every other Saturday 7a-3p (Summer 7a-1p (Winter).

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Short- & Long-Term Disability/401(k) Profit Sharing/Employee Discount/Tuition Assistance/Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday time/Work-Boot Allowance

SUMMARY

Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations, by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Drives truck to destination & prepares receipts for load picked up. Delivers invoices for goods delivered.

• Maintains truck log, according to state and federal regulations.

• Maintains telephone contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

• Loads and unloads truck.

• Inspects truck equipment & supplies such as tires, tie-downs, lights, brakes, gas, oil, & water. Daily completes and files maintenance report.

• Positions blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo during transit.

• Develops list of prospective customers by observing business activity while driving through business territory.

• Reviews orders for ideas to expand services available to present customers.

• Confers with customers and company officials to resolve complaints.

• Reports all accidents, near misses, and traffic stops to direct or departmental supervisor immediately.

• Readily complies with all DOT required testing and training regulations.

• Performs Yard/Warehouse activities when not assigned driving duties.

• Participates in all required training assignments.

• Displays teamwork and effort in performance of all duties.

Supports the goals and objectives of Ed Herrington, Inc. through adherence to company policies, safety guidelines, and work requirements for successful completion of all assignments.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Valid CDL Driver's License. Comply with all DOT Laws and Regulations. Preferred one-year delivery driving experience.

Forklift training and demonstrated continuing forklift operation competency required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee will need to frequently communicate with others and must be able to exchange accurate information. Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment. Frequently needs to lift and/or move items that weigh up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Ed Herrington, Inc (Herrington’s) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Herrington’s is committed to an equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Herrington’s are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, […], family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Herrington’s will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.