Regional Truck Driver

Morton Buildings; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal money

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

ESOP retirement

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is seeking drivers to join our regional plant team. You will move loaded buildings from our regional facilities to customer sites, unloading and staging materials safely and efficiently in a DOT-compliant environment.

Responsibilities include daily/Weekly delivery planning, pre-trip inspections, coordinating with supervisors, mentoring new drivers, and maintaining a safety-first culture while supporting plant and corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Willing to travel overnight as needed.
• 50–75 lbs lifting requirement.
• Proficiency in understanding and complying with DOT regulations.
• Proven safe driving record and DOT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plans for daily and weekly deliveries in compliance with DOT HOS rules.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of equipment and cargo.
• Cooperates with the Shipping Supervisor and Traffic Manager when changes to loads/scheduling are required.
• Assists Maintenance in keeping equipment in good condition.
• Serves to consistently meet the needs of the construction centers and crews.
• Works as a team with other plants to move materials between plants or support deliveries.
• Helps mentor new drivers.
• Maintains safety, efficiency, and profitability focus; communicates with the Traffic Manager.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT regulations

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.

Drivers are part of the regional plant team in ensuring that buildings materials are delivered according to Morton Building's safety and quality standards. Drivers are responsible for moving loaded buildings from our regional manufacturing facility to customer sites and unloading and staging the materials in an efficient, profitable manner within a culture of safety, including adherence to rigid DOT compliance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Plans for daily and weekly deliveries in compliance with DOT HOS rules.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of equipment and cargo.
• Cooperates with the Shipping Supervisor and Traffic Manager where changes to loads and/or scheduling are required.
• Assists Maintenance in maintaining equipment by reporting any issues early.
• Serves to consistently meet the needs of the construction centers and crews.
• Works as a team with other plants in moving materials between plants and/or helping deliver buildings for another plant as needed.
• Helps mentor new drivers.
• Maintains constant awareness of safety, efficiency, & profitability of the department, displays flexibility and out of the box thinking capability to solve problems.
• Communicates clearly and frequently with the Traffic Manager.
• Exhibits customer service focus with an emphasis on quality and timeliness.
• Adheres to processes that ensure costs are in line with projected budgets.
• Creates and maintains a teamwork environment to support plant & corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Air Brake Endorsement
• Available to travel overnight as needed
• Standard weight lifting requirements - 50 - 75lbs
• Proficiency in understanding and complying with DOT regulations.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperation among driver team and others.
• Proven safe driving record and DOT compliance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to drive for extended periods and work at the unloading site in varying weather conditions.
• Displays dedication and enthusiasm to create a workplace environment that values safety, quality, and continual process improvement and profitability.
• Earn $80,000 - $110,000 per year
• Meal Money
• Work/Life Balance: Most drivers home at least 4 nights per week
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• ESOP Retirement Program in which you become an owner of the company

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a drug screen.

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