1st Shift CDL Class A Flatbed Driver - Home Daily

Benjamin Steel Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Steel Company in Ohio seeks a Driver to transport materials between manufacturing plants, warehouses, and customer sites. You will perform pre-trip inspections, secure loads, and handle minor vehicle maintenance as needed.

Candidates must hold a valid Class A CDL, pass a DOT physical, and have a clean MVR. Strong teamwork, map-reading, and safety focus are essential for daily operations and on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read a tape measure, calipers, and road maps.
• Ability to meet physical demands of driving, lifting, and climbing.
• A positive company representative image is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer or straight truck to transport materials between plants, warehouses, and customer locations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily.
• Load/unload cargo and secure with chains, tarps, and flags.
• Plan routes and maintain safe, legal loads; communicate delays to supervisor.
• Maintain truck and assist in warehouse duties when driving is not available.

Skills

Team player

Reading maps

Math and writing skills

Physical stamina

Education

HS Diploma/GED

CDL Class A

DOT medical exam

MVR 4 points or less

Job description

Driver

SUPERVISED BY: Warehouse Superintendent/Warehouse Supervisor

Job Title

Driver

SUPERVISED BY: Warehouse Superintendent/Warehouse Supervisor

Position Summary

Drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck to transport material, merchandise, equipment, or workers between various establishments such as: Manufacturing plants, mills, warehouses, or between customer's place of business. May also load and unload truck without helpers, make minor mechanical repairs, and keep truck in good working order.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete pre-trip inspections prior to driving each day.
• Check orders on truck and plan the shortest and fastest route based on how the truck is loaded.
• Check the weight distribution on each side for legal loads.
• Make sure the load is chained and secured, tarped and properly flagged.
• Be aware of road, traffic, and weather conditions and adjust your driving accordingly.
• Assist in pulling orders, loading and unloading truck.
• Advise Supervisor when delayed at a customer or not able to make planned stops, as well as receiving problems or customer comments.
• Collect all C.O.D.s and return all checks and cash to the office immediately upon your return.
• Perform Warehouse functions when needed and when driving work is not available.
• Keep the truck clean and in proper working condition at all times and report any service concerns immediately.
• Complete post-trip inspection at the close of each day.
• Always be helpful and courteous to all customers and employees.
• Perform other duties as related or assigned for the benefit of the Company.
• Good attendance is an essential function of this job.

Education And Experience

High School Diploma or GED.

Valid Class A CDL, with prior driving experience.

Mechanical background.

DOT Physical Exam Card.

Four points or less on MVR.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to work as a team member without close supervision to meet Company and personal goals.

Good reading, math, and writing skills, as measured by a pre-employment test, with capability of reading a tape measure, calipers, and road maps.

Ability to meet physical demands of job which are required 95% of the work day ( i.e. driving, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting and climbing).

Ability to present a positive image to our customers as a company representative.