CDL Driver

Clayton; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

401K

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer time

Wellness programs

Job summary

Clayton is seeking a CDL driver to join our Transportation team in Texas. This CDL qualified role focuses on the safe transport of materials within the Supply Group, maintaining paperwork, and ensuring professional appearance of all vehicles.

The position requires Class A CDL, 3+ years of driving, and adherence to USDOT/FMCSA regulations. You'll inspect equipment, log hours, assist with load movements, and coordinate with Fleet and Zone Managers.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of professional driving experience, including mountain driving.
• Class A CDL required.
• Excellent driving record with no DUI, suspensions, or DOT violations in the past 3 years.
• Prior customer service experience with strong communication skills and basic mechanical knowledge.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains daily truck logs accurately.
• Maintains reporting of expenses and receipts for fuel cards.
• Completes IFTA reports as required.
• Inspects and secures loads to meet USDOT requirements.
• Uses in-cab computer for dispatch and enters load/fuel data.
• Coordinates with Fleet Manager and Zone/Area Managers for load movements.
• Ensures compliance with FMCSA and USDOT regulations.

Skills

Professional driving experience

Customer service

Strong communication

Basic mechanical knowledge

Basic computer skills

Mountain driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey – building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

This is a CDL qualified position responsible for the transportation of materials within the Supply Group of Clayton Homes. This position is also responsible for maintaining proper and accurate paperwork and ensuring a professional appearance with all vehicles. This position is accountable for basic and safe operation of all equipment.

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

• Completes and maintains daily truck log, accurately and completely.
• Maintains accurate reporting of all expenses and receipts associated with the day-to-day use of company credit and fuel cards.
• Completes IFTA reports manually and electronically as required.
• Reports on all unsafe conditions regarding the use of company equipment.
• Inspects and secures finished goods/loads that meet the USDOT requirements
• Secure required customer signatures on all shipping documents to include rental and sale contracts, load sheets, and/or any other required documentation.
• Ensures that proper items, per customer orders, are unloaded while on site
• Enters daily time within the ELC system and/or completes manual timecards and reports work times daily.
• Uses in cab truck computer for dispatching purposes and enters load and fuel information as required.
• and meet all regulations established by operating authorities such as FMCSA and USDOT inspections.
• Reports to work as required to complete job assignments; early or late hours and/or weekends may be required to fulfill the job responsibilities of this position.
• Contacts Fleet Manager and Zone Managers/Area Managers as needed to coordinate load movements.
• Coordinates machine movement with local, state, and federal authorities as required. Seek ways to manage the daily routine in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Works with the manager to ensure implementation of agreed-upon changes.
• Maintains paperwork to include permits, receipts and and/or any necessary documentation.

INTERPERSONAL

• Meets the needs and requests of the customer in a professional and courteous manner.
• Works closely with the Fleet Manager and Field personnel to keep informed or to communicate any relevant information regarding our equipment.
• Acts as an ambassador for the company to ensure highest customer service satisfaction.

TECHNICAL

• Conducts daily Driver Vehicle Inspections required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and USDOT.
• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance to transport equipment to ensure vehicle is in safe operating condition and ready for next-day business to include fueling and pre-loading whenever possible.
• Learns and understand transport equipment thoroughly to ensure safe operation.
• Inspects all machinery and equipment for damage at time of pick up. Document findings and submit damage information to Fleet Manager as necessary.
• Applies knowledge and understanding of USDOT, FMCA, state, local and municipal rules and regulations
• governing the transport of company products.
• Loads and unloads company products safely and according to all laws and regulations.

Essential Job Requirements

• Minimum Experience Required: Three or more years Professional driving experience, including mountain driving. Class A CDL required.
• Excellent Driving Record (MVR) – No DUI’s, Suspensions, or DOT violations in the past 3 years.
• Prior customer service experience. Strong communication skills. Basic Mechanical Experience
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma or GED

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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