CDL Driver - Miami

Kingspan Group; Opa-Locka (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a truck driver responsible for safely delivering materials. This role requires a valid Class A CDL, a clean driving record, and entails heavy lifting. The position offers opportunities for career growth within a supportive work environment committed to safety.

Qualifications

• Must pass fit-for-duty physical examination and drug screening.
• Requires hazmat endorsement or will obtain it within 30 days of employment.
• Experience in driving and unloading required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-inspection of truck before driving and verifying load accuracy.
• Unload truck safely, including heavy lifting.
• Maintain log book according to DOT regulations.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL driver's license

Clean driving record

Good math skills

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Ability to operate forklifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 10-hour safety and health training

Job description

Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Other duties may be assigned.

• Comply with all company policies including safety regulations, personal protective equipment requirements, standard operating procedures, work instructions, quality system procedures, and good driving practices.
• Pre-inspection of truck prior to driving; verify load for accuracy.
• Unload truck at site - this involves heavy lifting and inspection of site to ensure the environment is safe to unload.
• Keep log book up to date at all times according to DOT regulations.
• Communicate regularly with customer service to ensure timely product delivery at job site.
• Communicate driving accidents and / or potential hazards to management immediately.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a valid Class A CDL driver's license, clean driving record and must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Incumbent is required to pass a fit for duty physical examination and drug screening. Hazmat endorsement is needed or must receive it within the first 30 days of employment.

Education and / or Experience

Employee must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three (3) years of related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Employee must have good math skills and demonstrate the ability to use measuring devices appropriately and precisely.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Employee must have the ability to deal with problems involving variables in any situation.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

Employee must have a valid CDL driver's license and must have successfully passed OSHA 10-hour safety and health training, job assessments and annual DOT certifications.

Other Skills

Employee must be able to operate forklifts.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and / or move up to 75 pounds on a regular basis throughout a day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is frequently required to interact with customers. The employee is directly responsible for the safety handling of delivered materials and cautious driving of company trucks he / she is entrusted with.

Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Adaptability supports our business driver of Driving Efficiency.

Customer Orientation

Placing the appropriate priority on the internal or external customer's perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers' and own organization's needs. Customer Orientation supports our business driver of Increasing Financial Performance.

Decision Making

Identifying and understanding challenges and opportunities by gathering, analysing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating, and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with facts and optimizes probable consequences. Decision Making supports our business driver of Driving Efficiency. Earning Trust (Establishes Credibility for Earning Trust)

Gaining others' confidence by acting with integrity, communicating transparently, and following through on commitments; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them when faced with challenges. Earning Trust supports our business driver of Building a High-Performance Culture.

Managing Work

Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Managing Work supports our business drivers of Executing a Competitive Strategy and Driving Efficiency.

Teamwork

Working cooperatively in partnership with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals. Teamwork supports our business driver of Building a High-Performance Culture.

Health & Safety

The ability to autonomously apply and adhere to health and safety protocols, contributing to the creation of a safe and secure work environment. Individuals with this competency are responsible for understanding, implementing, and promoting health and safety practices within their scope of work, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture that prioritizes the well-being of all employees.

All employees have the following compliance obligations :

Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Product Compliance Policy.

Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and markets demands.

Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of Compliance Management System.

Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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