1st Shift Flatbed CDL A Driver for Steel Warehouse - Home Daily

BENJAMIN STEEL CO; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BENJAMIN STEEL CO in Mansfield, Ohio is hiring a Driver to transport materials, merchandise, and equipment. The role requires a valid Class A CDL and a high school diploma or GED, along with a mechanical background. Responsibilities include driving, loading, unloading, and performing inspections on the truck. The position emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and good attendance. The ideal candidate will have strong reading and math skills, and should present a positive image as a company representative.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with prior driving experience.
• Four points or less on MVR.
• DOT Physical Exam Card.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials using a truck.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Load and unload the truck as necessary.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and condition.

Skills

Teamwork

Math skills

Reading skills

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Class A CDL

Mechanical background

Job description

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 customer locations. May also load and unload the truck without helpers, make minor mechanical repairs, and keep the 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.
• Ensure the load is chained, secured, tarped, and properly flagged.
• Be aware of road, traffic, and weather conditions and adjust driving accordingly.
• Assist in pulling orders, loading and unloading the truck.
• Advise Supervisor when delayed at a customer or unable 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 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 the physical demands of the job required 95% of the work day (i.e., driving, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting and climbing).
• Ability to present a positive image to customers as a company representative.