Class B Truck Driver

Crown Battery; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Battery is seeking a Class B CDL truck driver in Cromwell, CT. You will follow a pre-established weekly schedule, deliver batteries on time, unload at stops, and maintain cargo security per DOT hazmat guidelines.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, handling returns, and compliance with company and DOT rules. OT and overnight trips may be required; strong safety record and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Hazmat training or ability to acquire within first 6 months.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience.
• Valid Class B CDL with air brake and Hazmat endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-time deliveries to customers; load trucks according to stops and assist in unloading at each stop.
• Pickup returned product, mark, and place returns in designated areas.
• Ensure outgoing and return loads are secured per weight distribution and DOT hazmat guidelines.
• Report violations, fines and accidents to the Cromwell office immediately.
• Authorize servicing or replacement of parts with Cromwell; report breakdowns.
• Keep truck and cargo area clean and neat; operate pallet jack, forklift; may assist in warehouse.
• Use ELD system for daily logs, perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and maintain fuel records.
• Follow Crown Battery policies and quality system documentation.

Skills

CDL Class B driving

Truck driving experience

Hazmat endorsement

Air brake endorsement

DOT regulations knowledge

Customer service

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

HAZMAT Training

Safety training

Forklift and pallet jack experience

Job description

Class B Truck Driver

FT Manual Labor Cromwell, CT, US

Salary Range: $25.24 To $27.54 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

The CDL Class B Truck Driver is responsible for following a pre-established weekly schedule in delivering batteries to customers on time and in a safe manner.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides on-time delivery to customers. Drivers load their trucks according to stops, as best as possible. Drivers are expected to assist in unloading deliveries at each stop.
• Driver is responsible to pick up returned product and mark accordingly. Driver will unload return product from customers, mark accordingly and place returns in designated areas.
• Driver must be sure both outgoing and return loads are secure and loaded for proper weight distribution and according to DOT HAZMAT guidelines.
• Responsible for reporting violations, fines and accidents to the Cromwell office immediately.
• Servicing/repairs/replacement of parts should be authorized by the Cromwell office only. Situations involving a breakdown are to be reported to the Cromwell office immediately to authorize servicing.
• Responsible for keeping the truck and cargo area clean and neat.
• Use ELD system to accurately perform daily logs including start/stop time, milage, and fuel records. Performs Pre-Trip and Post-Trip vehicle inspections documenting deficiencies and ensures all safety items are in good working condition. Authorized credit cards only will be used for the purchase of fuel. Expense reports with receipts are to be completed and turned in to the Cromwell office on a weekly basis.
• Driver is responsible for:
  • Understanding and following DOT rules and guidelines, policies, procedures, and instructions for HAZMAT.
  • Understanding and following Crown Battery rules and guidelines.
• Ability to properly operate a pallet jack, forklift, and other warehouse equipment.
• Driver may be required to assist in the warehouse as needed.
• Be familiar and compliant with the systems, procedures and documentation of the Crown Quality System and how it relates to Engineering and Crown quality objectives.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ACCOUNTABILITY

This position reports directly to the Branch Manager.

COMPETENCIES

• 1+ years straight-truck CDL Class B driving experience or truck driving academy.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B.
• Air brake and hazardous material endorsement required (or ability to acquire certification within the first 6 months of employment)
• Valid medical exam card with drug screen dated within the last 24 months
• Ability to work with customers and their policies
• Knowledgeable about Federal Motor carrier safety regulations
• Driving record with 2 or less violations in a 36-month period

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Safety training
• HAZMAT Training
• Forklift and pallet jack experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to stand/walk for 8-10 hours at a time; ability to bend, twist, turn, and pull operate a pallet jack. Must be able to pass DOT physical and background check. Able to list up to 130 lbs. May operate trucks for a long period of time depending on schedule. May work under pressure because of delays, traffic conditions and weather conditions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, at a minimum of 10-hour shifts, four days week, overtime is scheduled as needed. Must be able to work all mandatory overtime as required. This position works independently from all other departments. May be required to drive overnight trips as needed/ or long runs.

EEO STATEMENT

Crown Battery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by the supervisor.