CDL Truck Driver

Morton Buildings Inc.; Albion (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay per mile

Medical/dental/prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid leave

401K

ESOP Retirement Program

Job summary

Midwest Perma-Column is seeking a CDL Truck Driver to deliver materials from Edwards, IL to customer sites, perform pre-trip inspections, unload cargo, and maintain safety standards.

You will work with the Production Manager, support loading changes, mentor new drivers, and promote efficiency and profitability while ensuring quality service in varying weather and site conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Available to travel overnight two to three days a week.
• Standard weight lifting requirements - 50 - 75 lbs
• Proficiency in understanding and complying with DOT regulations.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperation among driver team and others.
• Proven safe driving record and DOT compliance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans for daily and weekly deliveries in compliance with DOT HOS rules.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of equipment and cargo.
• Cooperates with the Production Manager where changes to loads and/or scheduling are required.
• Assists Maintenance in maintaining equipment by reporting any issues early.
• Helps mentor new drivers.
• Maintains constant awareness of safety, efficiency, & profitability of the company, displays flexibility and out of the box thinking capability to solve problems.
• Communicates clearly and frequently with the Production Manager.
• Exhibits customer service focus with an emphasis on quality and timeliness.
• Adheres to processes that ensure costs are in line with projected budgets.
• Creates and maintains a teamwork environment to support company objectives.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

DOT regulations understanding

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Job description

Midwest Perma-Column is a pre-cast concrete column manufacturer located in Edwards, IL. Established in 2004, we created a superior and forward-looking product, which has advanced the post-frame building industry to the next level. Aptly named, Perma-Columns provide permanent foundation-building solutions - making the future a reality today.

CDL Truck Drivers are essential in ensuring that materials are delivered according to Midwest Perma-Column's quality standards. Drivers are responsible for moving materials from our manufacturing facility to customer sites and unloading the materials in an efficient, profitable manner within a culture of safety, including adherence to rigid DOT compliance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Plans for daily and weekly deliveries in compliance with DOT HOS rules.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of equipment and cargo.
• Cooperates with the Production Manager where changes to loads and/or scheduling are required.
• Assists Maintenance in maintaining equipment by reporting any issues early.
• Helps mentor new drivers.
• Maintains constant awareness of safety, efficiency, & profitability of the company, displays flexibility and out of the box thinking capability to solve problems.
• Communicates clearly and frequently with the Production Manager.
• Exhibits customer service focus with an emphasis on quality and timeliness.
• Adheres to processes that ensure costs are in line with projected budgets.
• Creates and maintains a teamwork environment to support company objectives.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Valid Class A CDL with Air Brake Endorsement
• Available to travel overnight two to three days a week.
• Standard weight lifting requirements - 50 - 75 lbs
• Proficiency in understanding and complying with DOT regulations.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperation among driver team and others.
• Proven safe driving record and DOT compliance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to drive for extended periods and work at the unloading site in varying weather conditions.
• Displays dedication and enthusiasm to create a workplace environment that values safety, quality, and continual process improvement and profitability.

Benefits

• Starting pay at $0.65 per mile, plus bonus opportunities
• Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid leave
• 401K Opportunity
• ESOP Retirement Program

Midwest Perma-Column is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Midwest Perma-Column is a wholly owned subsidiary of Morton Buildings, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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