DC (Temple) Tractor Trailer Utility Driver

East Penn Manufacturing Company; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing Company in Temple, TX is seeking an experienced DC (Temple) Tractor Trailer Utility Driver. The role requires a Class A CDL with air brake endorsements and hazmat knowledge, plus the ability to meet DOT medical qualifications.

You will handle long days, over-time, and safety-focused duties across multiple sites. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, delivering, and paperwork accuracy while maintaining logs and complying with federal regulations.

Qualifications

• READING REQUIREMENTS, Basic reading and interpreting manuals and service docs.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, Basic math including addition, subtraction, and division.
• REASONING SKILLS, Customer service and troubleshooting with solutions.
• MECHANICAL SKILLS, Hand tools; diagnose minor truck issues.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS, Clear talking and phone/email communication.
• OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS, DOT Medical Qualification Card; CDL-A with air brakes and HAMZAT endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Trips may range from 1 to 5 days in length.
• Delivers and picks up freight from specified locations such as warehouses and stores.
• Verifies freight with shipping papers.
• Drives to locations applying FMCSA regulations and hazmat rules.
• Uses highway navigation and handles difficult driving conditions.
• Inspects vehicle for safety defects before and after trips.
• Maintains a Driver's Daily log per Federal regulations.
• Prepares shipping papers for freight received.
• Interacts with customers during delivery or pickup and collection of payments.
• Maintains contact with dispatcher for instructions.
• May assist loading/unloading with pallet truck or forklift (up to 100 lbs).
• Performs emergency roadside repairs as needed.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime.
• Performs other duties as requested by Management.

Skills

Reading

Math

Reasoning

Mechanical skills

Communication

Job description

DC (Temple) Tractor Trailer Utility Driver

Category Driver Position Type Regular Full-Time ID 2026-31610

Drives diesel powered tractor‑trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight of up to 80,000 lbs or a smaller vehichle when required.

Responsibilities

Trips may range from 1 to 5 days in length.

Delivers and picks up freight from specified locations, such as warehouses, stores, industrial plants, railroad yards, shipping piers, and small businesses.

Verifies freight with shipping papers.

Drives to specified locations, applying knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous material reguations.

Uses skills in highway navigation as well as maneuvering a vehicle in various situations, such as narrow passageways, heavy traffic, and adverse weather conditions.

Inspects the vehicle for mechanical and safety defects before and after ach trip, and submits a report indicating the vehicle condition.

Maintains a Driver's Daily log according to Federal regulations.

Prepares shipping papers for freight received.

Interacts with customers when delivering or receiving freight or collecting payment for goods delivered.

Calculates payment due for goods delivered or credit due for goods returned.

Maintains telephone or radio contact with dispatcher to receive instructions.

May assist in loading or unloading with a pallet truck or forklift or manually when required (lifting up to 100 lbs).

May be required to place deliveries at the delivery site according to the customer instructions, including rotation of stock.

Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, or tire chains.

*Ability to work mandatory over time.

Performs other duties as requested by Management.

Responsible for producing a high quality product.

Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.

Qualifications

READING REQUIREMENTS, Basic Reading, Capable of reading and working with parts and equipment m anuals, Able to read and interpret a variety of service manuals; MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, Basic Math (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying); REASONING SKILLS, Customer Service, Ability to evaluate, Does troubleshooting and provides potential solutions for problems and communicate ideas; MECHANICAL SKILLS, Hand Tools, Able to install light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, etc., Understands mechanics of truck and able to diagnose problems; COMMUNICATION SKILLS, Good Communication Skills, Good Telephone Skills, Ability to communicate with Co‑workers; OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS, Has a DOT Medical Qualification Card, Class "A" Commerical Drivers License with endorsements for air brakes and Hamzat required

OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI 6:30AM - 5:00PM EASTERN TIME

Hours may vary on National Holidays

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE/VEVRAA

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