CDL-A Driver/ General labor

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Flint, MI is seeking a driver to operate a Ram 5500 with a gooseneck flatbed trailer, hauling fabricated steel and materials. The role blends driving with shop duties, requiring loading, unloading, and light labor as needed.

The position emphasizes safety, DOT compliance, and teamwork with the shop and logistics coordinator to maintain efficient deliveries and proper load handling.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with appropriate endorsements for flatbed truck operation.
• Experience operating flatbed trucks and gooseneck trailers preferred.
• Forklift operating experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of load securing methods and DOT regulations.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and moving materials.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Ram 5500 truck with gooseneck flatbed trailer to haul fabricated steel, materials, and equipment as scheduled.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
• Secure all loads properly following DOT regulations and company guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with the shop team and logistics coordinator to ensure efficient scheduling and deliveries.
• Load and unload trucks at the shop using a forklift.
• Assist with packaging, labeling, and moving materials inside the facility.
• Perform general labor duties such as sweeping, organizing, and material preparation when not driving.

Skills

CDL with flatbed endorsements

Flatbed/gooseneck experience

Forklift experience

Load securement & DOT regulations

Physical stamina

Communication & teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Ram 5500 truck operation

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a Ram 5500 truck with gooseneck flatbed trailer to haul fabricated steel, materials, and equipment as scheduled


• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance


• Secure all loads properly following DOT regulations and company guidelines


• Communicate effectively with the shop team and logistics coordinator to ensure efficient scheduling and deliveries


• Load and unload trucks at the shop using a forklift


• Assist with packaging, labeling, and moving materials inside the facility


• Perform general labor duties such as sweeping, organizing, and material preparation when not driving

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with appropriate endorsements for flatbed truck operation


• Experience operating flatbed trucks and gooseneck trailers preferred


• Forklift operating experience is a plus


• Strong understanding of load securing methods and DOT regulations


• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and moving materials


• Good communication and teamwork skills


• Commitment to safety and adherence to company policies

Work Environment:

• Combination of driving and shop-based work


• Physically active with regular lifting, bending, and standing


• Exposure to outdoor and indoor environments

Schedule:

• Full-time position; schedule may vary based on delivery needs