Driver - Ball Ground, GA

Novo Building Products; Ball Ground (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo-Building-Products-2 is seeking an experienced driver to transport and deliver materials to customers using a non-CDL straight truck. You will ensure loads are secure, conduct vehicle inspections, and maintain logs per DOT rules while representing the company professionally.

The role requires forklift certification, good math and communication skills, and flexibility for overtime. DOT safety regulations and documentation accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid non-CDL Driver’s License.
• Pre- and post-drive inspections per DOT policies.
• Maintain fuel, stop-per-mile, and DOT e-logs accurately and compliant.
• Adhere to DOT and company safety regulations.
• Ability to read and carry out written procedures.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Forklift sit-down and stand-up certified.

Responsibilities

• Drives a non-CDL straight truck to deliver materials and merchandise to customers as directed by the Logistics Department.
• Performs inspection of the non-CDL straight truck before and after each drive per company and DOT policies.
• Communicates discrepancies, product issues or safety issues with Warehouse Manager.
• Keeps fuel, stop-per-mile, and DOT e-logs accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Supervises the unloading of materials at destination and maintains related paperwork.
• Forklift sit-down and stand-up certified.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Non-CDL straight truck driving

DOT compliance

Tablet-based ELD

Math & basic reasoning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tablet-based ELD

Job description

Position SummaryThe Driver will be responsible for transporting and delivering products to customers on a non-CDL straight truck in a safe and timely manner while representing the company with courtesy and professionalism. The driver is responsible for ensuring loads are secure and has proper weight distribution throughout the route.Essential ResponsibilitiesDrives a non-CDL straight truck to deliver materials and merchandise to customers as directed by the company Logistics Department.Performs inspection of non-CDL straight truck before each start and post drive per company and DOT (Department of Transportation) policies and regulations.Communicates any discrepancies, product issues or safety issues with Warehouse Manager.Keeps required fuel, stop-per-mile, and DOT e-logs accurate up-to-date and compliant with all regulatory requirements.Adheres to all DOT and Company safety and traffic regulations.Supervises the unloading of materials at their destination and maintains all delivery/pick-up related paperwork; noting and reporting any discrepancies on Bills of Lading, pick tickets and other company required documents.Forklift sit-down and stand-up certified.Perform other duties as assigned.Basic Qualifications (Required)Must have a valid non-CDL Driver’s License.Effectively perform all essential functions, including physical requirements.Acceptable motor vehicle record.Basic math, interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills.Ability to accurately use a tablet based ELD.Ability to read, understand and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.Flexibility in scheduling – able to work overtime as needed.Preferred QualificationsOne year experience making deliveries with a non-CDL straight truck.Must be 21 years of age or older.Current DOT physical card and ability to pass a company road test.High School Diploma or GED.Travel RequirementsTravel is necessary to ensure customer deliveries are made accurately and on time.No intended overnight travel.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Ability to operate a 24-26’ non-CDL straight truck.Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust.Ability to pass and maintain an active DOT Physical.Ability to sit for extended periods of time.Ability to get in and out of truck independently.Lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs. without assistance.Climb ladders (up to 15”).