Local Driver CDL A

Wabash Steel Supply; Bedford, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash Steel Supply in Indiana seeks a Local Driver with a valid Class A CDL to join our transportation team. You will be responsible for safe deliveries, pickups, and basic loading and unloading as needed, reporting to Fleet/Traffic/Operations Managers.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and adherence to DOT regulations, with a focus on maintaining logs, vehicle cleanliness, and timely service to customers.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A is required to perform duties.
• Ability to operate or supervise loading/unloading and forklift tasks.
• Strong communication and time-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Always utilizes defensive driving techniques and follows traffic laws.
• Maintains logs and records according to regulations as required.
• Performs deliveries, pickups, loading and unloading when needed.
• Submits to random drug and alcohol testing per DOT regulations.
• Keeps medical certificate up to date.
• Keeps commercial driver license up to date.
• Operates company equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Superb communication.
• Perform timely deliveries for customers.
• Maintain a positive attitude with customers.
• Keeps a clean vehicle.
• Inspect trucks and record issues.
• Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel.
• Regular and timely attendance are an expectation of the position.
• Follow the 5S foundations for deploying lean production tools and processes.
• Properly drive and utilize a forklift
• Perform physical labor tasks as assigned

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to adhere to deadlines

Basic mechanical knowledge

Education

CDL Class A

Job description

DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Local Driver will have a valid Class A CDL. This person will have a positive attitude, be willing to work as a strong team member, be a dependable and professional team leader, and be neat in appearance.

REPORTS TO

Fleet Manager, Traffic Manager, or Operations Manager

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Always utilizes defensive driving techniques and follows traffic laws
• Maintains logs and records according to regulations as required
• Performs deliveries, pickups, loading and unloading when needed
• Submits to random drug and alcohol testing per DOT regulations
• Keeps medical certificate up to date
• Keeps commercial driver license up to date
• Operates company equipment in accordance with established safety procedures
• Superb communication
• Perform timely deliveries for customers
• Maintain a positive attitude with customers
• Keeps a clean vehicle
• Inspect trucks and record issues
• Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel
• Regular and timely attendance are an expectation of the position.
• Follow the 5S foundations for deploying lean production tools and processes.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Properly drive and utilize a forklift
• Perform physical labor tasks as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• CDL Class A

COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to adhere to deadlines
• Basic mechanical knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical Activity: Talking, hearing, repetitive motion, stooping, crouching, standing, walking, and lifting
• Physical Requirements: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual Acuity: ability to operate machinery and determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned including to make general observations.

CORE VALUES

• Service – Striving to provide the best experience for our customers and suppliers by making intentional actions and decisions to benefit others.
• Organization – Possessing a fanatical commitment to operating clean, consistent, and efficient facilities.
• Growth – Dedication towards continual improvement within our journey to become a better company.
• Pride – To be proud of, and believe in, our company and the products and services we provide.