Local Delivery Driver CDL A

Etna Shared Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Etna Supply in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a CDL A Local Delivery Driver to safely drive local routes, deliver plumbing materials, and provide excellent customer service. You will be responsible for on-time deliveries, loading/unloading, securing loads, and completing DOT-required logs and inspections.

Must hold a valid CDL Class A with a clean driving record, follow DOT/FMCSA regulations, and maintain the vehicle. Strong customer service and safety mindset are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local driving laws.
• Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Ability to drive safely and obey applicable laws and regulations.
• Effectively use GPS, read maps, and follow directions.
• Effective communication, customer service, and stress management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic arithmetic skills with or without a calculator.
• Maintain professional image as a company representative.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with the territory and work efficiently.
• Make deliveries promptly while maintaining a friendly relationship with customers.
• Secure all materials to prevent accidents, damage, or loss.
• Use care in handling materials, products, and equipment.
• Sign, date, and fully fill out driver logs with stops, hours and inspections.
• Adhere to DOT/FMCSA regulations, including pre-trip inspections and logs.
• Assist customers in unloading and loading delivered goods.
• Keep tarps on loads during poor weather.
• Maintain vehicle fluids, air pressures, and cleanliness.
• Back up warehouse personnel; ensure regular attendance and work safely.

Skills

Federal/state/local driving laws

DOT/FMCSA regulations

Safe driving and compliance

GPS navigation & routing

Customer service & communication

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Basic math skills

Professional image

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of commercial driving experience

Plumbing/Waterworks background desirable

Job description

Join the team that has been powering growth and an excellent reputation for over 60 years! Etna Supply is an industry leader in plumbing, heating, underground, municipal, and fire protection wholesale distribution throughout Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. We are committed to sound financial principles, building partnerships that foster teamwork, and striving for continuous improvement. We are dedicated to fairness, integrity, and respect.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including bonus!
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company provided and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• and more!

This CDL A Local Delivery Driver role at Etna Supply involves safely driving local routes to deliver plumbing and related materials while providing excellent customer service. The driver is responsible for timely deliveries, loading and unloading materials, securing loads, completing DOT-required logs and inspections, and maintaining the vehicle.

Job Responsibilities

• Be familiar with the territory in which deliveries are made and accomplish the work efficiently.
• Make deliveries promptly while maintaining a friendly and helpful relationship with the customer.
• Secure all materials to prevent accidents, damage, and/or loss.
• Use care in the handling of all materials, products, and equipment.
• Sign, date, and completely fill out driver logs with accurate record of stops, operating hours and vehicle inspection.
• Adhere to federal, state, local driving laws and DOT and FMCSA regulations, such as pre-trip inspections and driver logs.
• Assist customers in unloading and loading of delivered goods.
• Keep and use tarps on loads during poor weather conditions.
• Maintain vehicle fluid levels, air pressures, and vehicle cleanliness inside and out.
• Back up warehouse personnel
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Work safely.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local driving laws.
• Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Ability to drive safely and obey and adhere to applicable laws and regulations.
• Effectively use GPS, read maps, and follow directions.
• Effective use of cell phone and hands-free equipment while driving.
• Effective communication, customer service, and stress management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division skills with or without using a calculator.
• Maintain professional image as a representative of the company.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; or
• Two years of commercial driving experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background in Plumbing/Waterworks industry is desirable.

Certifications and/or Licenses

• Valid CDL License - requirement of Class A with acceptable driving record.
• Must meet DOT medical certification requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
• Regularly required to talk and hear; climb and balance; lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to walk and stand; reach, handle, and grasp; stoop, crouch, and kneel; and lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to fulfill the essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and a safe manner.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include clear vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, depth perception, and color vision.
• Work performed primarily outside.
• Exposure to extreme weather, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is loud.
• Pass substance abuse screening.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer