CDL Driver and Crane Operator

SRS Distribution Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Local CDL A or B Driver, where your safety and growth are prioritized. This role offers a clear path for advancement through on-the-job training, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment. Enjoy the benefits of being home every night while delivering building materials within a 200-mile radius. Your expertise in operating commercial vehicles and adherence to safety regulations will be crucial in ensuring successful deliveries. If you're a motivated driver looking for a rewarding career with opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Safety Bonus

Home Every Night

Veteran Friendly Employer

Qualifications

• Valid CDL A or B required for driving position.
• Experience with crane operations and safety regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver building materials within a 200-mile radius.
• Conduct pre and post-trip inspections and job site assessments.

Skills

CDL A Commercial Driver's License

CDL B Commercial Driver's License

Truck Crane Operation Certification

Forklift Operation

DOT & OSHA Safety Regulations Knowledge

Ability to Load and Unload Heavy Products

English Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Local CDL A or Local CDL B Driver w/ Knuckleboom or w/ Crane Certification

We are committed to the personal and professional growth of our team members and we show this by having a clear path of advancement for our Drivers with on-the-job and web-based training for you to move up as a Driver or other positions within the branch. You are also rewarded for your safety.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The primary duty of the Driver, which we call a Logistics Specialist II with or without a Crane Operator, is to deliver building materials to a customer's place of business or to a job site. Drivers operate within a maximum of a 200-mile radius of their home branch, with deliveries originating and ending at the branch (no deliveries result in an overnight stay).

• Home every night
• Safety Bonus
• Safely drive a commercial vehicle in compliance with all DOT regulations.
• Be a leader for job site safety by operating all equipment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws at all times.
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections
• Validate and confirm inventory loaded on the truck comparing purchase orders, sign-off on delivery tickets and confirm addresses on delivery tickets and ensure that routing information is obtained prior to leaving the branch.
• Conduct a job site inspection and document any existing damage to lawn, landscaping, or driveway, and the location of any power lines, sprinklers, septic tanks, mailboxes, fences, etc.
• Capture pictures of all building products delivered in accordance with Company Policy.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Truck Crane Operation Certification a plus.
• Telescopic Boom- Fixed Cab Certification a plus.
• Boom Truck- Fixed Cab Certification a plus.
• Articulating Boom Crane Certification a plus.
• Ability to load and unload building products that weigh up to 100 lbs. each off of a straight bed truck on a continuous basis. Prior experience operating a forklift or Moffett is a plus.
• Must be a safe driver with no hit & runs or no DWI or DUI convictions within the last three years. One or more accidents and/or severe violations in the last year will be reviewed by HR and Management.
• Prior commercial driving experience and knowledge of DOT & OSHA safety regulations for Logistic Specialists a plus.
• Prior work experience within distribution is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. If crossing state lines or transporting hazardous materials, then the minimum age is 21. These two issues apply to very few of our positions.
• Must pass a required drug test and possess a current DOT medical certificate. Must not have positive drug tests in the last 12 months.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass an E-Verify Check.

All CDL Drivers in the US must register with FMCSA as of January 6, 2020. If offered a job, our background check company will check that you registered before continuing with your background and drug screen. Link to register: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register

Instructions from the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA): https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Resource/Index/Registration-Driver-Instructions

Keywords: CDL A, CDL B, driver, commercial driver's license, building products, job site, building materials, distributor, distribution, touch freight, load, unload, commercial vehicle and delivery.

Job Location:

Metro Roofing Supplies - Danbury30 Shelter Rock Road Danbury, CT 06810

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veteran Friendly Employer. SRS Distribution believes in hiring military veterans at any level for any position. We know your service trained you in many of the areas we value, such as; leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety. If your experience matches our requirements, we want you to apply today.