CDL TRUCK DRIVER - OTR

Woodgrain; West Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Woodgrain, a leading millwork manufacturer with a 70-year history, is hiring a tractor/trailer driver in West Des Moines, IA. Safely transports product to customers following company policies, DOT guidelines, and schedule.

Role requires a valid Class A CDL, clean driving record, and at least 18 months of verifiable over-the-road experience. Compensation includes per mile + per stop, with quarterly bonuses and a $5,000 sign-on bonus, aiming toward annual earnings up to $97K.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• 18- months verifiable tractor trailer commercial driving experience within the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Operates tractor/trailer in accordance with company policies, DOT guidelines, and applicable traffic laws.
• Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections on truck and trailer.
• Responsible for securing cargo on trailer.
• Makes product deliveries according to proper route and schedule.
• Obtain customer signatures on proof of delivery and submit to Dispatcher.

Skills

Safe driving

DOT regulations

Route planning

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class A

Job description

Looking for stability? Join Woodgrain!We’re growing fast and offeringlifetime careersin a supportive work environment.

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Compensation: $0.63 per mile + $30.00 per stop or per day (which ever vis greater), $15.00 per Breakdown & Detention Pay(Per Hour), $80.00 per Layover plus Quarterly Bonus and a $5,000.00 Sign On Bonus (Averaging $68,500 - $97K a year).

Location: 900 S 19th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265

Summary:Safely and efficiently drives tractor/trailer to transport product to customers according to company guidelines, customer requirements, and applicable laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates tractor/trailer in accordance with Company Policies, DOT Guidelines, and applicable traffic laws during the day or night and in various traffic and weather conditions.
• Conducts and documents pre- and post-trip inspections on truck and trailer.
• Responsible for securing cargo on trailer.
• Makes product deliveries according to proper route and schedule as indicated on the manifest.
• At customer locations; must open, close trailer doors,help unsecure cargo, help Customers holding units upright, and offload light product
• Ensure product accuracy and quality by scanning product tag numbers with a scanner and visually inspecting product as it is unloaded from the trailer.
• Obtains customer signatures on proof of delivery and submits to Dispatcher as required.
• Operate and maintain a Mobile Electronic On Board Recording Device.
• Report truck, trailer, equipment, and material problems and/or damage, accidents, and traffic violations promptly to the appropriate company official.
• Maintains a clean and professional appearance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience/Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 21 years of age
• 18- monthsverifiable tractor trailer commercial driving experience within the past (3)

years required

• Over the Road drivers- (2) years verifiable tractor trailer commercial driving experience within the past (3) years required
• No more than (2) moving violations within the past (3) years and no more than (3)within the past (7) years
• No DUIs within the last (7) years
• No reckless driving, speeding 15mph and over, leaving the scene of an accident in the past (3) years
• No at-fault DOT recordable accidents in the past (3) years
• Current Class A CDL required

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. An average week will include 1-14 customer stops.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

All applicants must be able to obtain a new DOT certified medical card and pass a WorkWell Physical Abilities test at time of hire.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.