Driver CDL 1

Siskin Steel & Supply Company, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Siskin Steel & Supply Company, Inc. is seeking a professional truck driver responsible for operating commercial vehicles over 26,001 lbs GVR to deliver or pick up merchandise and equipment.

You will load/unload, inspect vehicles, and ensure safety procedures are followed during long-haul and local transportation. Responsibilities include securing cargo, recording inspections, reading bills of lading, and adhering to DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Operates tractor-trailer in accordance with safety procedures and DOT regulations.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds routinely.
• Secure loads with chains/straps according to DOT regulations.
• Read bills of lading and verify material details.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections as per FMCSA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of tractor pulling flatbed trailer.
• Check materials and quantities before loading using provided tools.
• Climb in/out of truck cab and onto/off trailers as required.
• Lift and position materials; secure loads for transport.
• Assist unloading material at customer sites if needed.

Skills

Truck driving

Load securement

Safety compliance (DOT)

Material handling

Equipment inspection

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Yard scales

Job description

Job Summary

• Responsible for operating commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs. to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment to assigned destination and/or customers in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for regularly driving and performing other safety-affecting activities on motor vehicles (over 10,000 lbs.) used in long-range (over-the-road) transportation on public highways in interstate or foreign commerce.
• Follows appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods including securement of cargo for transport (may include use of tarps).
• Safely maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Loads and unloads vehicles as required.
• Performs daily vehicle inspections (as defined by the FMCSA) to ensure that the trucks are roadworthy and that safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Records any inspection information or list of defects on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) as required by the FMCSA.
• Uses an electronic logging device (ELD) to log daily activities as required by the FMCSA.
• Reports traffic incidents, including, traffic accidents and violations, or damage to the vehicles to supervisory staff.
• Reads bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details.
• Checks all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate and obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods or collects payment for services when required.
• Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Physical RequirementsStand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the JobMedium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• 1. Safe operation of tractor pulling flatbed trailer.
• 2. Accurately checks to ensure both proper material and proper quantities of material is sent to the truck by warehouse personnel. This is done through the proper use of:a. Tape Measuresb. Calipersc. Yard Scalesd. Verification of item descriptions on work copies
• 3. Drivers must be able to climb up and down from tractors and onto and off trailers.
• 4. Must be able to lift 50 pounds routinely.
• 5. Possess ability to frequently stand, bend, push, squat, and use pry bar to position material correctly on trailer.
• 6. Must secure all loads (Chains, straps) according to DOT regulations.
• 7. Assists in unloading material at customer, if required.

Required Skills

• 10% Bending, stooping, squatting: Unhook chains; guide and position material; count, check and measure material.
• 80% Sitting down to drive tractor trailer in warehouse and on company property. Must be able to occasionally use clutch.
• 10% Walking on uneven surface while trailer is being loaded.
• 10% Climbing into and out of truck cab (3 steps) and up and down from flatbed trailer (5-7 step ladder).
• 5% Pushing / pulling material weighing 50-100 pounds.
• 5% Lifting up to 50 pounds

EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN