Driver - CDL A

Brady Industries, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) Retirement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Brady Industries, Inc. is looking for a dedicated CDL driver in Syracuse, NY to operate trucks for product delivery. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of driving experience, a high school diploma, and excellent customer service skills.

The position offers a pay rate between $30.00 and $34.00 per hour along with medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

All applicants are considered without regard to any protected characteristic under the law.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a CDL driver; delivery route experience preferred.
• Valid commercial driver's license with a safe driving history; Class A required.
• Ability to obtain DOT medical certification and pass a road test.

Responsibilities

• Operate a truck to transport products to customer locations.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and maintain cleanliness.
• Maintain high levels of customer service during delivery.

Skills

CDL driving experience

Customer service skills

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Transportation systems software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate a straight truck, box truck or CMV (26,001+ pounds) to transport products to customer locations on assigned delivery routes.
• Learn and optimize routes, ensure correct order fulfillment, and maintain proper documentation (BOLs, manifests, packing slips, HazMat summaries).
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections (DVIR), report issues immediately, and maintain cleanliness inside and out of the assigned vehicle.
• Follow all OSHA, DOT, FMCSA and company policies, complete required safety training and properly handle HazMat materials.
• Wear company apparel as required, maintain a neat appearance and effectively communicate with dispatch, customers, and management.
• Take personal ownership of all customer needs with speed and urgency. Maintain the highest level of customer service.
• Assist with preparing orders, loading/unloading, stocking inventory, and general warehouse tasks as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

• A minimum of 1 year of experience as a CDL driver, delivery route experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Age 21 or older.
• Valid commercial driver’s license and safe driving history; Class A required.
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical certification and pass a road test and Clearinghouse Query.
• HazMat or Air Brake Endorsement, preferred.
• Prior forklift certification preferred, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills to operate transportation systems, dispatch applications, or perform data entry tasks.
• Basic math skills to verify orders or reconcile delivery documents.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, meet deadlines and work overtime as needed.
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift up to 50lbs and push/pull 100lbs. Regularly sit in a truck and drive a company vehicle. Ability to walk, climb, kneel, stoop and balance frequently.
• Driving: Driving on a regular basis on behalf of the company is an essential function of this role. A valid driver’s license and safe driving history is required.

Pay range: $30.00-$34.00/hour. This range represents the company’s expectation for compensation based on market data, internal equity, and business factors. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation is provided for applicants and employees with disabilities.