Driver-Class A CDL

Colonial Group; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a professional CDL A driver to transport materials to customer sites in a safe and efficient manner. You will operate trucks 26,000 lbs GVWR or larger and assist customers with unloading.

You must have a valid Class A CDL, 1 year of driving experience (2 years preferred), be able to pass a DOT medical exam, maintain safety procedures, and demonstrate excellent customer service and route navigation skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class A CDL license required.
• Minimum of 1 year driving experience; 2 years preferred.
• Must pass MVR report and obtain a DOT medical card.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery vehicle or tractor-trailer to customer sites.
• Assist customers with unloading material safely and accurately.
• Use handheld device (DVIR/HOS) as required, except while driving.
• Verify order details and maintain delivery logs (weights, miles, locations).
• Serve as customer service liaison and resolve issues on the route.
• Maintain service logs and pre/post-trip inspection procedures.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication skills

Map reading

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A license

Job description

Drives delivery vehicle and/or truck-trailer combination to transport material to customer sites. CDL driver operates vehicle weighing 26,000 lbs. or greater GVWR; vehicle 26,000 lbs. or greater towing a trailer that may exceed 10,000 lbs.

• Assists customers with unloading material safely and accurately, taking precautions to protect product and customer property.
• Required to use a hand-held device, except while driving, to ensure compliance with DVIR and HOS.
• Verifies order details and maintain log of deliveries, including amounts and/or weights, mileage and locations of deliveries. Check items against invoice to ensure accuracy of order.
• Acts as customer service liaison. Handles customer concerns and helps to resolve issues as they arise.
• Maintains service logs and pre/post trip inspection procedures.

Requirements: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), 21+ years of age, a valid Class A CDL license. A minimum of one (1) year of driving experience. Two (2) years CDL driving experience preferred. Must be able to pass MVR report and obtain a DOT medical card. Forklift certification

• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing driving and materials handling tasks
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand maps, routes, road signs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out route assignment
• Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently and on occasion may be required to lift and carry, with assistance, up to 200 pounds.
• Must be able to physically operate crane equipment (climb up and down into cab or on top of truck and/or load, twist torso for 360 degree visibility, use arms to operate controls, etc.).