CDL Driver - Local

JMS Russel Metals Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Russel Metals is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to transport materials and operate company vehicles in compliance with DOT rules. The role requires securing loads, maintaining records, and coordinating with the Transportation/Shipping department to ensure on-time deliveries.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, punctuality, and professional customer interactions while upholding company policies and presenting a professional image at all times.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience operating CDL flat-bed hauling.
• Valid Class A CDL Driver’s License with clean MVR and PSP record.
• Ability to read and write basic English; read instructions, tickets, safety manuals.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials and safely operate company-provided vehicle to meet delivery requirements.
• Strap, chain and secure materials for safe transport to delivery points.
• Check loads and ensure all materials are on the truck prior to departure; verify counts at delivery with customers.
• Maintain logs per DOT and company policy; operate electronic devices professionally.
• Coordinate with Transportation/Shipping to handle delays, returns, or questions about deliveries.
• Demonstrate professional presentation and interaction with customers; support team objectives.
• Complete accident documents with photos if involved; communicate clearly and follow directions.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

Job Summary:Responsible for the transportation of material and safe operation of company provided vehicle to meet customer delivery requirements.

Essential Functions

Job Title: Class A CDL Driver

• Understands and follows all company safety policies and procedures.
• Follows all DOT rules and regulations.
• Strap, chain and secure materials to ensure safe transport to designated delivery point.
• Checks load for proper loading and that all materials are on the truck prior to departing.
• Ensures any necessary repairs required are made to truck or trailer prior to departure.
• Operate the vehicle safely and in accordance with local jurisdictions.
• Maintain records/electronic logs as prescribed by DOT and Company policy.
• Operate company issued electronic and/or communication equipment professionally and respectfully.
• Maintain a professional presentation and interaction with customers.
• Coordinate with Transportation/Shipping department to update any delays/returns or questions on deliveries.

Job Requirements

• Must have a minimum of two years experience in operating CDL flat-bed hauling.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL Driver’s License and clear MVR and PSP Dashboard record.
• Report any citations received immediately and take photos of any cited deficiencies.
• Basic reading and writing comprehension in English (to read instructions, tickets, safety and policy manuals)
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Basic measuring skills to read measuring devices.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• Assists customers with identifying materials to be off loaded at delivery location.
• Verifies material and piece count at point of delivery with customer and signs Bill of Lading (BOL) with date of delivery
• Completes all documents in Accident Kit with photos if involved in any type of accident.
• Communication: must be active listener, follow directions, recognize the value of others’ opinions, talk with courtesy and respect, and speak effectively regarding business matters.
• Time Management: ability to meet job deadlines; prioritize work effectively.
• Team player: works as a competent member of the team, willingly providing back-up support for co-workers when needed and actively supporting group goals.
• Attendance & Punctuality: must demonstrate timely arrival & attendance and adapt to business needs schedule changes.
• Judgment: exhibits sound judgment and makes reasonable decisions within scope of responsibility.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to grounds protected by law including race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics and disability.Please no solicitation by recruiting agencies #RMU

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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