Class A CDL Driver

Birmingham Fastener, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Fastener, Inc. in Hanceville, AL is seeking a Class A CDL truck driver to shuttle freight to and from our Birmingham location. You will operate a 24' straight truck and return to base daily, with the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Must pass DOT and background checks; forklift experience is a plus but not required. Pre-employment screenings apply and familiarity with manual transmission is needed.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL is required to operate 24' straight trucks.
• Must be able to pass DOT and background checks.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Drive 24' straight truck (cap 10 tons) to transport materials between locations.
• Maintain truck logs and complete receipts per regulations.
• Follow safety rules and company procedures.

Skills

CDL Class A

Safety conscious

Manual transmission

Job description

Job Summary: This position is based out of Hanceville and will be drivingfreight to/from our Birmingham location – Class A CDL License required.Theemployee in this position will be responsible for transporting freight, on adaily basis, between one or more locations but will return to Hanceville eachday. Must be able to operate truck with a manual transmission. Ability to lift a minimumof 25 pounds is required. Work environment includes company vehicle and warehouse,plant or production areas with periods of continual driving/sitting and occasionalstanding or walking. Theability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing isrequired. Forklift experience is a plus but not required. Must be able to passall DOT and insurance regulations. Pre-employment testing (includingbackground, drug screening and agility testing) will be required post offer.

Job Functions (Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements):

The primary duties consist of (but are not limited to) thefollowing:

• Follow safety rules and work procedures.
• Drives 24' straight truck (cap 10 tons) to transport materials to and from specified destinations by applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and area roads.
• Prepares receipts for load picked up. May maintain truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Position blocks and/or tie rope around items to secure cargo during transit.
• May load and unload truck; inspect truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water; and/or perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.