Local Class A CDL Driver

SPS Companies, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

State Steel is seeking a professional Driver to prepare and secure delivery loads, inspect the vehicle using the DVIR, and follow planned routes to destinations. The role also requires keeping the vehicle clean and compliant with DOT regulations, including Hazmat and power equipment safety when applicable.

Working weekday mornings and afternoons with possible early mornings, weekends, and evenings. You will be evaluated on safety, accuracy, and reliability, and must maintain an exceptional

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver's license (Class A for tractor-trailer or Class B for straight truck).
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic.
• For straight truck drivers: verifiable experience or training.
• For semi drivers: 2 years verifiable experience driving a tractor-trailer.
• Exceptional driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and secure delivery loads.
• Inspect vehicle via Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Follow planned route to destination.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Observe DOT/MCSA regulations, Hazmat and power equipment safety as applicable.
• Complete all other duties assigned.

Skills

Map Reading

Truck Operation

Safety Regulations

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Job description

The purpose of the Driver is to prepare and secure delivery loads, inspection of the vehicle via Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), follow a planned route to the destination. The Driver is also responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle, observing safety procedures regarding Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Hazmat and power equipment tools. Lastly, the Driver is responsible for completing all other duties assigned.

Work Schedule

Requires working weekday mornings and afternoons. Some early mornings, weekends and evenings may be required. State Steel expects all drivers to fully comply with any and all DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations regarding Hours of Service (https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/hours-service/summary-hours-service-regulations).

Acting with Honor and Character

Integrity and Ethics

Vehicle Operation

Map Reading, Truck Operation

Arithmetic Computation

Arithmetic Computation

Conscientiousness/Inspection/Detail Orientation

Following Instructions, Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Problem Solving, Decision-Making

Getting Organized

Multi-Tasking, Planning and Organizing, Time Management

Demonstrating Personal Flexibility

Learning, Adaptability/Flexibility, Stress Tolerance

Relating Skills

Sociability, Interpersonal Skills, Listening, Teamwork

Keeping on Point

Sense of Urgency

Cleaning

HAZMAT Handling and Cleanup Procedures

Safety Orientation

Equipment and Tool Safety, Safety Regulations, Safety Orientation

Physical Requirements

Agility: The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks.

Physical Strength: The ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups. Required to lift up to 60lbs unassisted.

Protective Equipment: The ability to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.

Stamina: The ability to sit and concentrate for long periods.

Visual Acuity: The ability to see details (e.g., letters, numbers, codes, color, symbols, marks, labels, signs, video displays) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

Proper Lifting Techniques: The ability to properly lift heavy objects or equipment. This includes the knowledge of correct bending and lifting techniques as needed to properly position and use one's hands, feet, legs, arms, and back to lift objects or equipment, and to push, pull, and carry heavy objects.

Hand-Eye Coordination: The ability to coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks.

Work Conditions: The ability to perform job activities, with appropriate intermittent relief where applicable, under difficult work conditions such as in extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, while exposed to constant/intermittent sounds.

Climbing: The ability to climb, work, and carry items up and down ladders.

Manual Dexterity: The ability to make quick, accurate, skillful, coordinated movements of one hand, one hand in coordination with its arm, or two hands to grasp.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid state issued driver's license from state of residence (Class A for tractor trailer or Class B for straight truck)
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic.
• For straight truck drivers: verifiable experience or training
• For semi drivers: 2 years verifiable experience driving a tractor-trailer
• Exceptional driving record

State Steel is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have read the Job Description and I understand what would be expected of me. The Company reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or to combine positions at any time. I also understand that I am an at-will employee, and this Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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