CDL A - Commercial Vehicle Operator

Hanover Iron Works Inc; York (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Iron Works, Inc. is seeking a CDL A Truck Driver to deliver structural steel safely across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region from York base.

The role requires a clean MVR, a minimum of five years of commercial driving, and fluent English. You will load and unload materials, secure loads, plan routes, and maintain accurate logs while adhering to DOT regulations and company safety policies.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with a clean MVR.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial truck driving experience.
• Able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to work overtime and on Saturdays as required.
• Must pass a pre-employment DOT physical and DOT drug/alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Tractor Trailer with flatbed or straight truck to haul steel.
• Secure loads using chains, binders and straps.
• Load and unload materials using manual methods, forklifts, or overhead cranes.
• Coordinate daily deliveries and pickups with shipping/receiving.
• Plan routes and schedules to meet deadlines per DOT regulations and safety policies.
• Maintain driver logs and safety reports as required.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report issues.
• Maintain professional communication with dispatchers and customers.
• Assist with non-driving tasks when deliveries are not needed.

Skills

DOT safety procedures

Load securement practices

Route planning

English fluency

Pre-trip inspections

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class A CDL

Job description

The CDL A Truck Driver is responsible for safe, professional delivery of structural steel throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Region.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The home base for this position will be in York and will have regular deliveries expected between York and Hanover facilities.
• Safe and professional operation of a Tractor Trailer with a Flatbed Trailer (45', 48', 53', or Stretch), straight truck, or other vehicles to haul steel and equipment.
• Properly secure loads using chains, binders, and straps to ensure stability during transport.
• Physically load and unload materials from trucks, trailers, shop floors, and ground using manual lifting, forklifts, or overhead cranes.
• Coordinate with shipping and receiving for daily deliveries and pickups.
• Plan routes and delivery schedules to meet deadlines while following all DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Driver's Log, Safety Reports, and other required documents per state and federal regulations.
• Ensure all freight documents are signed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any mechanical issues, defects, accidents, or violations to the appropriate personnel.
• Drivers are responsible for performing minor preventive maintenance and ensuring proper maintenance of vehicles; including refueling, cleaning, and minor repairs, takes place as needed on their trucks and trailers.
• Maintain professional communication with dispatchers, customers, and team members.
• Assist the team in other non-driving-related tasks when deliveries are not needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record and a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Minimum 5 years of commercial truck driving experience (preferred).
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Demonstrated expertise in DOT safety procedures, load securement practices, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe and lawful transportation operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound safety judgements.
• Experience delivering to construction jobsites is preferred.
• Experience hauling stretch and wide loads is not required but a plus.
• Knowledge of securing structural steel, stairs, and rails is a plus.
• Ability to work overtime and on Saturdays as required.
• Ability to stay out of town on occasion.
• Must pass a pre-employment DOT physical and DOT drug/alcohol test.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Hanover Iron Works, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Hanover Iron Works, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.