Driver CDL 1

Reliance, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly incentives

Full benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Career growth

Safety training provided

Long-term employment

Job summary

Central Plains Steel is hiring an experienced Truck Driver to operate commercial vehicles over 26,001 lbs, delivering and picking up merchandise and equipment to assigned destinations in a timely fashion. The schedule is Monday–Friday with a 6:30 AM start.

We value safe, humble, hungry, and smart team players who adhere to our Respect, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability values to deliver best-in-class service to customers.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant driving experience or equivalent education/experience.
• 2 years of commercial driving experience with cargo preferred.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Road test completion required.
• Able to meet insurability and FMCSA drug/alcohol requirements.
• Able to meet all driver qualification requirements per federal regulations.
• Must have clean MVR per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles over 26,001 lbs to deliver or pick up merchandise and equipment.
• Drive on interstate or foreign commerce in a safe, timely manner.
• Follow safety procedures including cargo securement.
• Maneuver trucks into loading/unloading positions.
• Load and unload vehicles as required.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and document defects.
• Log daily activities using ELD per FMCSA requirements.
• Report traffic incidents, accidents, or vehicle damage.

Skills

Commercial driving

FMCSA compliance

Safety procedures

Vehicle inspections

Reading bills of lading

Basic math

Record keeping

Communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM start

Pay: $24–$26/hr (DOE)

At Central Plains Steel, we hire Ideal Team Players who are safe, humble, hungry, and smart. Team-first professionals who take initiative, build strong relationships, and live the values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability to deliver Best-in-Class customer service to internal and external customers.

• Competitive pay
• Quarterly Incentives
• Full benefits package
• o Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• o Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• o 100% match for the first 4% of your contribution
• Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
• Career growth & advancement potential
• All necessary safety training and equipment provided
• Stable, long term employment with a reputable company

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), 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

Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• • 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.
• • Perform 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 on 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.
• • Check 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.
• • Overnight travel may be required.
• • All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Required Skills

• • 2-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• • 2 years of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo preferred.
• • High School diploma/GED preferred.
• • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) per assigned vehicle type required.
• • Successful completion of a road test required.
• • Ability to meet company insurability standards required.
• • Ability to meet FMCSA drug and alcohol clearinghouse requirements.
• • Ability to meet all driver qualification requirements per Federal regulations (per 49 CFR part 391) required.
• • Ability to meet current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) quality criteria as defined by Federal regulations and/or company policy required.
• • No drug violations during the previous 5 years and proof of completion of a certified SAP program for violations over 5 years old required.
• • Basic knowledge of laws and government regulations and/or agency rules pertaining to interstate transportation required.
• • Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
• • Basic measurement and arithmetic skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
• • Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and customers/vendors required.
• • Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.