CDL Truck Driver

Watson Electrical; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Electrical is seeking a Truck Driver - CDL who will play a vital role in transporting materials to various construction sites. Ideal candidates will have significant driving experience, a strong safety focus, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Join a company that values its employees and offers a robust benefits package including health insurance and retirement options.

Benefits

Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance

Health Reimbursement Account

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related driving experience required.
• Must maintain a valid medical card.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre and post trip inspections.
• Makes deliveries using various types of trailers.
• Reports all accidents and incidents to the Safety Department.

Skills

Driving Record

Time Management

Communication

Customer Oriented

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Want to be part of a company who gives back to their employees? You've stopped at the right ad! We expect a lot from our employees, but we also give a lot in return.

We care about our employees by providing an exceptional benefits package. We also work to further our employees’ careers by doing our best to promote within the company. If you care about job performance , work well with others, can be accountable, have a positive attitude, can follow company / safety guidelines, are dependable , punctual , respond positively to supervision, you will be a great fit for our company!

Operating since 1983, the Smith-Rowe Team has grown and developed into a formidable construction company. Our organization employs teams with capabilities in structures, grading, utilities, storm drain, retaining walls, sound walls, signage, demolition, crushing, logging, clearing and grubbing and marine construction.

• Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Position Overview: The position of Truck Driver - CDL will be responsible for making deliveries to construction projects. LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Conducts pre and post trip inspections
•Makes deliveries to construction projects using various forms of trailers, including, but not limited to flat deck, step deck, stretch, landoll, dump, log, walking floor, and lowboy, sometimes in very tight spaces.
•On occasion, will be responsible for driving Class B dump, water, delivery and fuel trucks.
•Conducts all job duties safely
•Reports all accidents and incidents to Safety Department

Education and/or Experience:

•High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
•Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience required.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

•Must have a good driving record
•Ability to drive a commercial tractor and various forms of trailers, including, but not limited to flat deck, step deck, stretch, land all, dump, log, walking floor, and lowboy.
•Ability to drive a dump, water, delivery, and fuel truck
•Able to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos
•Able to write simple correspondence and maintain required paperwork by regulation and the company
•Able to effectively communicate information (delays, etc.) in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees in a respectful manner.
•Must be able to operate the vehicle in a safe, lawful, and courteous manner at all times
•Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
•Manage time effectively.
•Maintain a valid medical card
•Must have knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier standards
•Must be able to use a GPS
•Able to communicate and provide feedback to team members and management in a professional and effective manner
•Must be able to keep the company vehicles clean (interior and exterior)
•Team Oriented
•Safety Oriented
•Customer Oriented
•Must be 21 years of age

Physical Demands:

•Must be able to climb on, over and around heavy highway construction vehicles in order to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections as well as properly secure loads
•Must be able to lift truck hoods, product or equipment and tools necessary to perform inspection, repair, loading and unloading trucks.
•Able to walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
•Capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
•Capable of sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
•Visual accuracy under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions.
•Must be able to sit for long periods of time
•Able to travel overnight, if required.

Environmental Working Conditions

•Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (i.e., rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.)
•Noise level in the work environment is loud.
•Exposure to dust, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, concrete, and other environmental factors of a construction job site.

NOTE: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

About the company

Since 1935, Watson Electrical Construction Company has been leading the Southeast in electrical construction and maintenance by offering comprehensive, world-class services across the Carolinas and Virginia. With 4 Regions and 3 Specialty Groups (So...

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