CDL Driver

Acme Barricades LC; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

PTO (paid time off)

401(k) plan + company match

Performance bonus

Overtime

Paid holidays

Job summary

Acme Barricades LC is seeking a CDL Driver to safely and timely deliver materials to job sites for installation. You will operate and maintain company trucks, work with dispatch to optimize routes, and ensure accurate paperwork and logs.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL, ability to drive manual transmission, and a strong focus on safety, with flexible scheduling including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Competitive pay and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current and Valid Class A CDL
• Must be able to drive manual transmission
• Pass FMCSA Clearinghouse query
• Provide a medical certificate
• Ability to lift and load equipment up to 50 pounds
• Work outdoors in varying conditions
• Commitment to safety and paperwork accuracy
• Able to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends or holidays
• Background and driving record checks may be required

Responsibilities

• Drive long distances to deliver materials to jobsites
• Load, unload and record cargo deliveries; maintain paperwork
• Refuel and clean vehicle
• Inspect trucks and report issues to maintenance
• Log hours and plan routes using GPS
• Maintain up-to-date CDL requirements
• Coordinate with dispatchers for timely deliveries

Skills

Truck driving

GPS knowledge

Route planning

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

GPS units

CB radio

AVL systems

Job description

Description

CDL Driver is responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods and other articles of trade to job sites for installation. The CDL Driver is tasked with driving and maintaining trucks that are assigned to them, as well as working closely with our team of dispatchers in order to plan routes and make timely deliveries.

Essential Job Functions:

• Drive long distances to deliver materials to jobsites in a timely manner.
• Load, unload and record cargo deliveries. Maintain paperwork.
• Refuel and clean vehicle.
• Inspect trucks and record issues. Report road incidents to the dispatcher and report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel.
• Follow traffic laws and follow accident procedures.
• Keep an activities log and log hours. Plan routes using GPS system.
• Keep commercial driver requirements up to date.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a truck driver with extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc)
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)

What's In It For You?

• Competitive pay and growth
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and PTO (paid time off)
• 401(k) plan + Company match
• Performance bonus
• Overtime
• Paid holidays

Requirements

• Must possess a current and Valid Class A CDL or commercial driver license
• Must possess the ability to drive manual transmission AND no "Manual Transmission Restriction" on license.
• Must be able to pass requirements on a FMCSA Clearinghouse Query
• Must provide a medical certificate
• Repeated physical effort including driving for several hours per day or several hours at a time, standing and walking for extended periods of time (more than several hours), loading and unloading equipment into and out of company vehicles, walking on varying ground surfaces and frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
• Working from elevated platforms, ladders or truck beds
• Operating hand/power tools, manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smart phones, physical agility to use arms, legs and hands repetitively
• Working outdoors, working safely under adverse environmental and weather conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes and construction substances
• Comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones and maintaining constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities
• Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans
• Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance from supervisors, conversations in person, and over the telephone
• Communicating clearly - both written and verbally, ability to complete daily paperwork as required by supervisor
• Working a flexible schedule which can include day or night shifts, weekends and/or holidays, adjusting to a changing work schedule, working overtime and working individually and as a team with other employees
• Valid driver's license required, will require passing MVR and controlled substance test, may require background and criminal record check. Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• Must maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing
• Computer literacy
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Salary Description
$18 - $22 per hour