CDL Class A Driver

Cliff Berry, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cliff Berry, Inc. is seeking a motivated CDL Class A Driver for transporting hazardous materials. The ideal candidate must have a CDL A license, experience driving commercial vehicles, and a commitment to safety. Offering a competitive salary, benefits, and a $2,500 signing bonus to attract top talent.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required.
• 1 year of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain TWIC and HAZMAT certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver tractor and trailers into loading or unloading positions.
• Drive trucks to transport hazardous and non-hazardous products.
• Maintain logs of working hours and vehicle status.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Route planning

Hazardous material handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

***$2,500 SIGNING BONUS***

Are you looking for an opportunity to join an established and stable industry leader that is rapidly growing and where employees are our number one asset? Are you looking for a career that rewards your accomplishments with opportunity and compensation? Do you want to do more in your career? If so we are looking for YOU!

Cliff Berry, Inc. is hiring a CDL Class A Driver. The new driver must have a CDL A license, Tanker, and HazMat endorsement, the ability to obtain a TWIC card within 60 days of hire and have at least 1 year of experience. Subject to working nights, weekends and holidays while on-call or in an emergency response.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times
• Maneuver tractor and trailers into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes
• Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver hazardous and non-hazardous products; oil, gas, or other equipment
• Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
• Check the truck to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption
• Report defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the tractor and/or trailer
• Secure equipment for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers
• Obtain receipts, payment or signatures for services when required
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs
• Inspect the load before and after to determine the physical condition
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Class A CDL required
• Prefer candidates with at least 1 year of commercial driving experience
• Prefer candidates with heavy haul oil or gasoline experience
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card within 60 days
• Ability to obtain HAZMAT certification within 30 days

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistant Program
• Referral Program
• Sign-on Bonus

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, stoop or walk in the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee should test in the acceptable range for vision, hearing, and respiratory functions.

Specific physical requirements include the following:

• Ability to lift 100 pounds on a consistent daily basis
• Ability to stand, sit or walk for a minimum of 4 hours while conducting regular work duties
• Ability to respond to voice commands

Work Environment

• The characteristics described here are representative of the typical work conditions while performing theessential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, and material.

Safety

• Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

EEO Statement

Cliff Berry Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.