CDL Class A Flatbed Driver - 2nd Shift - Shuttle Driver - Home Daily - $24/Hr + $1.50 Shift Diff

BENJAMIN STEEL CO; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BENJAMIN STEEL CO in Lima, OH is seeking a Driver to operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck, load/unload, and ensure safe, legal transport between plants, warehouses, and customer sites. You may also perform minor mechanical tasks and keep the truck in good working order.

The role requires a Class A CDL, a high school diploma or GED, and a DOT physical card, with a clean MVR. You will work as part of a team, plan routes, inspect loads, and help with warehouse duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a team member to meet company goals.
• Good reading, math, and writing skills as shown by pre-employment tests.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-trip inspections prior to driving each day.
• Plan shortest/fastest routes based on load.
• Ensure weight distribution is legal and loads are secured.
• Load/unload truck as needed and assist with duties.
• Communicate delays or issues to supervisor.
• Collect CODs and return payments to office.
• Perform warehouse tasks when driving work is unavailable.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and report issues promptly.
• Complete post-trip inspection at day end.
• Maintain professional conduct with customers and employees.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading

Math

Writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DOT Medical Card

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 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.