Driver CDL I - Kansas City, KS

Phoenix Metals Company; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Metals Company is seeking a delivery driver to operate heavy vehicles on daily home-bound routes out of Kansas City, KS. The role requires a Class A CDL, road test completion, and compliance with FMCSA safety rules.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm with responsibilities including loading/unloading, cargo securement, and timely delivery while maintaining accurate logs and documentation.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Paperwork and safety procedures knowledge.
• Must pass road test and meet insurability standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles over 26,001 lbs to deliver or pick up goods on local/regional routes.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and appropriate safety checks (DVIR) and log activities with an ELD.
• Load and unload cargo as required and safely park/position the vehicle.
• Read bills of lading and other delivery documents; obtain receipts or payments when required.
• Maintain safety protocols and proper cargo securement throughout transit.

Skills

CDL required

Road test completed

FMCSA drug clearinghouse

MVR check

Read and follow instructions

Basic math skills

Teamwork and communication

Safety-first mindset

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

ELD device

Job description

Job Summary

Home Daily - Monday through Friday Day Routes (6am - 2pm) Based Out of Kansas City, KS**Class A CDL required

This job is in the Delivery family (Department), which includes positions the duties of which are to administer, supervise, or perform work involving the planning, directing, or operating of transportation equipment and service, including positions involving responsibility for driving, loading, and coordinating delivery.

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), 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 JobLight work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

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 regional and/or local destination and/or customers in a timely fashion. May be responsible for driving (regularly or periodically) and performing other safety-affecting activities on motor vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less in transportation on public highways in interstate or foreign commerce, excluding passenger or hazardous materials transportation vehicles. 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.

Required Skills

1 year of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo preferred. High School diploma/GED preferred. Valid 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 commercial vehicle operations 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.

EEO Statement

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