Local Class-A CDL Driver (Home Every Night) ($25-$28hr)

The Palmer-Donavin Manufacturing Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Palmer-Donavin Manufacturing Company is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to join their delivery team. This position involves operating tractor trailers, ensuring safety and compliance, and providing excellent customer service. The company offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Overtime Opportunities

Weekly Pay

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Up to 112 Hours of PTO in First Year

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching

Employee Discounts on Building Materials

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of recent driving experience in a commercial motor vehicle.
• Ability to routinely back a tractor trailer into tight spaces.
• Satisfactory criminal history and motor vehicle records.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Following all safety procedures for transporting goods.
• Maintaining accurate log books in accordance with DOT standards.

Skills

Building Trust

Customer Focus

Communication

Safety Awareness

Education

Class A CDL

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Hand Truck

Job description

Overview

Discover Palmer-Donavin

Established in 1907, Palmer-Donavin is a leader in building material distribution and fabrication. Headquartered in Columbus, OH, Palmer-Donavin has 13 locations spread throughout the Midwest and Southeast Regions. As an Employee-Owned business, we take pride in our culture of high performing and engaged employees who make Palmer-Donavin a great place to work.

Professional Growth

We live by our tagline, We Deliver More. We believe the work we do is more than “just a job”. At Palmer-Donavin, we make professional development and growth a priority by offering robust training programs, investing in our employees’ continuing education, and providing rewarding career paths that allow employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to share that our management ranks are filled with employees who have developed through the organization.

Class A CDL Driver

We are seeking a class A CDL driver to join our team. This role will be part of our delivery department and will report to the Operations Manager. Don’t miss this opportunity to join an amazing culture and elevate your career while making a difference in the industry at Palmer-Donavin.

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm(Overtime Required As Business Dictates)

Benefits:

• Overtime Opportunities
• Weekly Pay
• Rain Instant Pay (Access to Pay on Day 1) -Click Here For Details
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Up to 112 Hours of PTO in First Year - This increases to 152 Hours After 5 years
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
• Employee Discounts on Wide Range of Home Building Materials
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Wellness Program
• Safety Bonus
• Ongoing Training and Development
• And Much More!

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
• Checking truck before driving and securing cargo for transport
• Following all safety procedures for transporting goods
• Maintaining accurate log books in accordance with DOT and company standards
• Operating tractor trailers to deliver materials to businesses
• Strapping / unstrapping material and opening / closing a rag side trailer at each stop
• Loading material using forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
• Obtaining delivery receipts or signatures from customers and collecting payments

Competencies:

• Building Trust
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Safety Awareness

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of recent driving experience in a commercial motor vehicle
• Class A CDL with authorization to drive manual truck
• Satisfactory criminal history and motor vehicle records
• Satisfactory PSP and DOT Clearinghouse reports
• Acceptable pre-hire DOT drug screening
• Ability to obtain a new medical card
• Ability to routinely back a tractor trailer into tight spaces
• Ability to use forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck
• Compliance with all company policies and applicable DOT standards
• Ability to provide high quality customer service
• Ability to work overtime as business dictates

Palmer-Donavin participates in E-Verify, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and operates a Drug Free Work Place, a policy which prohibits the use, possession, and/or distribution of medical marijuana in the workplace.