Driver Commercial 1

Crest Steel Corporation; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Crest Steel Corporation is seeking a reliable delivery driver in California to operate commercial vehicles under 26,001 lbs GVWR, delivering and picking up materials for customers on schedule.

The role requires a California Class A license, road test completion, and a focus on cargo safety, vehicle inspections, and accurate documentation. Join a team that emphasizes safety and timely service.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License per assigned vehicle type required.
• Successful completion of a road test required.
• Ability to meet company insurability standards required.
• Ability to meet Federal regulations including MVR criteria.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment to assigned destination and/or customers in a timely fashion.
• Follow safety procedures for transporting goods including securing cargo (tarps may be used).
• Safely maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and safety equipment is in good order.
• Log daily activities using an electronic logging device as required by FMCSA.
• Report traffic incidents, accidents, violations, or vehicle damage to supervision.
• Read bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details.
• Verify all load-related documentation and obtain signatures for delivered goods.
• Stage dunnage and organize excess materials to maintain efficiency and safety.
• Assist loading shift when trucks aren’t ready, improving workflow and allowing drivers to depart on time.
• Adhere to safety processes and protocols.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Valid CDL

Road test completion

Insurability standards

MVR compliance

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

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. Operates commercial vehicles with a GVWR under 26,001 lbs. to deliver and pick up materials, merchandise, and equipment. A California Class A Drivers License is required.

Physical Requirements

Stand 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 Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function

• Responsible for operating commercial vehicles to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment to assigned destination and/or customers in a timely fashion.
• 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.
• 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 signatures for delivered goods
• Stage dunnage for the loading shift before the end of each shift to ensure readiness for the next operation.
• Remove and organize any excess dunnage left on trailers to maintain efficiency, safety, and trailer cleanliness.
• Clean out trucks at the end of each shift, including removing trash or etc., to maintain cleanliness and prepare equipment for the next use
• Support team operations by assisting the loading shift when trucks are not ready or not yet loaded, including moving trailers and trucks as needed to help improve workflow and ensure all drivers can leave as efficiently as possible.
• Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.

Required Skills

• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• 2-5 years of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License per assigned vehicle type required.
• Successful completion of a road test required.
• Ability to meet company insurability standards required.
• 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.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $25.00/Hr. - USD $28.50/Hr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location.