Temple TX, Driver W/CDL-A

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance (vision, medical, dental)

Profit sharing and 401K

Annual bonus

9 paid holidays

10 paid vacation days

Employee assistance programs

Fitness Discounts

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries in Temple, Texas, is seeking a Truck Driver to deliver and pick up freight, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining vehicle integrity. Responsibilities include navigating routes, inspecting vehicle conditions, and interacting with customers, while also ensuring thorough completion of daily log requirements.

The role requires a valid driver's license and physical capability to lift heavy items. East Penn offers competitive compensation with excellent benefits such as medical, dental, and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and picks up freight from specified locations.
• Maintains Driver's Daily log according to Federal regulations.
• Inspects and reports on vehicle condition.

Skills

Driving skills

Navigation skills

Mechanical knowledge

Customer interaction

Job description

EOE/VEVRAA

Overview

East Penn Manufacturing (a manufacturer of Deka Batteries and Accessories) currently drives diesel powered tractor‑trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight of up to 80,000 lbs or a smaller vehicle when required.

Average Starting Salary - $75,000 - $85,000

Average Salary - $98,000

Responsibilities

Trips may range from 1 to 5 days in length.

Delivers and picks up freight from specified locations, such as warehouses, stores, industrial plants, railroad yards, shipping piers, and small businesses.

Verifies freight with shipping papers.

Drives to specified locations, applying knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous material regulations.

Uses skills in highway navigation as well as maneuvering a vehicle in various situations, such as narrow passageways, heavy traffic, and adverse weather conditions.

Inspects the vehicle for mechanical and safety defects before and after each trip, and submits a report indicating the vehicle condition.

Maintains a Driver's Daily log according to Federal regulations.

Prepares shipping papers for freight received.

Interacts with customers when delivering or receiving freight or collecting payment for goods delivered.

Calculates payment due for goods delivered or credit due for goods returned.

Maintains telephone or radio contact with dispatcher to receive instructions.

May assist in loading or unloading with a pallet truck or forklift or manually when required (lifting up to 100 lbs).

May be required to place deliveries at the delivery site according to the customer instructions, including rotation of stock.

Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, or tire chains.

Maintains regular attendance.

Ability to work mandatory overtime.

Performs other duties as requested by Management.

Responsible for producing a high quality product.

Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group insurance that includes vision, medical, dental and prescription coverage
• Profit sharing and 401K
• Annual bonus
• 9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities