CDL Driver

SSA Marine; Garden City (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick leave

401k plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

SSA Marine CDL Driver position involves safe handling and delivery of cargo, planning routes to meet schedules, and ensuring paperwork accuracy.

The role requires a valid CDL, Medical Card, DVR, and TWIC eligibility, with rotating shifts including days, evenings, and nights. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of truck driving experience with CDL, Medical Card, and DVR.
• Valid CDL License and ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
• Ability to safely operate equipment over the road and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run delivery routes to meet schedules.
• Inspect the truck before use and report needed maintenance.
• Perform daily truck maintenance including refueling and cleaning.
• Verify loads and review load paperwork for accuracy.
• Adhere to DOT/FMCSA safety regulations and traffic laws.
• Coordinate with operations and office staff for safe, cost-efficient work.
• Maintain professionalism and comply with site rules.

Skills

Truck driving

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and effectively run delivery routes to meet outlined schedules.
• Inspect the truck to ensure proper operating conditions prior to use and communicate any maintenance or repair of equipment needed to ensure serviceability and safety of the equipment.
• Ensure any maintenance needed is complete before operating.
• Report any equipment defects, accidents, and safety violations.
• Perform daily truck maintenance, including refueling and cleaning.
• Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports
• Review load paperwork versus cargo received or loaded to ensure that all paperwork is correct and that the material is in good condition.
• Maintain paperwork and distribute accurately in a timely manner.
• Verify loads for accuracy.
• Review and comply with all DOT and State requirements inclusive of the FMCSA Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and all applicable sections of 29CFR 1910 and 29CFR 1917.
• Must properly secure loads/cargo prior to transporting in accordance with Load Securement rules and regulations and inform the Manager of issues regarding load securement.
• Adhere to all truck driving rules, safety regulations, and traffic laws
• Work closely with operations and office staff to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective completion of work plans.
• Report problems and issues to the appropriate Manager.
• Maintain professionalism at all times and comply with all safety and work-site rules at customer facilities.
• Communicate with office and operations staff if delayed in any way.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

The CDL Driver is a part of the operations team and is responsible for the safe handling and delivery of cargo. While maintaining a positive working relationship with everyone, the truck driver is to set the standard and be held accountable for safe and efficient operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plan and effectively run delivery routes to meet outlined schedules.
• Inspect the truck to ensure proper operating conditions prior to use and communicate any maintenance or repair of equipment needed to ensure serviceability and safety of the equipment.
• Ensure any maintenance needed is complete before operating.
• Report any equipment defects, accidents, and safety violations.
• Perform daily truck maintenance, including refueling and cleaning.
• Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports
• Review load paperwork versus cargo received or loaded to ensure that all paperwork is correct and that the material is in good condition.
• Maintain paperwork and distribute accurately in a timely manner.
• Verify loads for accuracy.
• Review and comply with all DOT and State requirements inclusive of the FMCSA Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and all applicable sections of 29CFR 1910 and 29CFR 1917.
• Must properly secure loads/cargo prior to transporting in accordance with Load Securement rules and regulations and inform the Manager of issues regarding load securement.
• Adhere to all truck driving rules, safety regulations, and traffic laws
• Work closely with operations and office staff to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective completion of work plans.
• Report problems and issues to the appropriate Manager.
• Maintain professionalism at all times and comply with all safety and work-site rules at customer facilities.
• Communicate with office and operations staff if delayed in any way.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience and a current CDL, Medical Card, & DVR.
• Valid CDL License and ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
• Requires the ability to safely operate equipment over the road.
• Requires problem-solving skills to respond quickly and effectively to operational issues.
• Requires the ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced environment and be available to work varied hours and days.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, the public, and customers.
• Requires the ability to analyze and troubleshoot operations.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of load securement rules.
• Required to observe all safety rules and regulations.

Work environment:

• Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, and nights.
• The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast-moving equipment.
• The ability to drive 100%.

Benefits

• Eligible employees (and their families) may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as having basic life and accidental death insurance, paid disability insurance, including paid parental leave if eligible, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Employees will receive paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays if eligible.
• The company also offers paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty.
• Eligible employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan.
• Employees will be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on their position.

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer