Driver Emporia Fleet

Norfolk Iron & Metal; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks PTO in your FIRST YEAR!

Medical, dental, and vision

401k

Opportunities for monthly bonuses

Job summary

Norfolk Iron & Metal in Emporia, KS seeks a driver to secure loads, load and unload materials at each stop, and drive with adherence to DOT rules. You will prepare and review paperwork, wear PPE, and stay safety-focused on every route.

Expect long hours, potential overnight trips, and heavy lifting while handling steel and supplies. Benefits include PTO, health coverage, a 401(k), and monthly bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license and a strong DOT safety record.
• Able to work in varying weather and long hours.
• Willing to stay out overnight as needed.

Responsibilities

• Secure loads with straps and tarps.
• Load and unload materials at stops.
• Follow DOT rules for weighing truck and pre/post trips, and for driving, inspecting, operating and testing equipment.
• Complete DVIR paperwork and required records promptly.
• Wear PPE and maintain cleanliness of equipment and cab.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.

Skills

CDL Class A

Physical stamina

Safety-conscious

Motivated and energetic

Strong work ethic

Job description

Here are some things you’ll be doing:

• Securing your loads with straps and tarps
• Loading and unloading material at each stop
• Take safety precautions when weather is expected
• Follow DOT rules for weighing truck, completing DVIR for pre and post trips, and driving, iInspecting, operating and testing machinery and equipment
• Wearing appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Ensuring that all required paperwork is completed in a timely manner

Here’s a peek at our amazing benefits package:

• 2 weeks of PTO in your FIRST YEAR!
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401k
• Opportunities for monthly bonuses

Here’s what we require of you:

• Pass a drug test and background check!
• CDL Class A and an above average DOT safety record!
• Be motivated and energetic!
• Have a great work ethic! We’ll teach you the rest!

QUALITY

• Obtain the proper paperwork and trailer with the load they are assigned.
• Compare load to paperwork to ensure that the load is not short or long product before departing facility.
• Cooperate with customers and handle required delivery paperwork.
• Follow the process procedures in loading and unloading steel and supplies from the trailer.

DELIVERY OF MATERIALS

• Deliver product as dispatched.
• Assist customer with unloading the product, as needed
• May be asked to do minor repairs to the tractor and trailer such as changing light bulbs, wiper blades etc.
• May be required to stay out overnight as needed. This will be based on the specific runs and dispatching needs.
• May be required to drive 11 hours. The amount of driving will be determined by route and destination.
• Will have to push or pull on tarps, chains, binders and bundles.
• Shall climb in and out of the truck cab several times during the day.
• In accordance with the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 4 th edition, 1991, and NIM’s job analysis, the physical demand of a driver is heavy. The essential job function of the driver is lifting materials from 50 to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 lbs. of force constantly.

OTHER DUTIES

• Will maintain the inside and outside cleanliness of the assigned tractor.
• Must follow all company conduct and safety rules and DOT regulations.

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