Truck Driver

CMC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

Paid-time Off

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

CMC in Chattanooga, TN is hiring a Delivery Driver who will manage delivery paperwork, ensure safe transport of goods, and comply with regulations. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess effective communication skills, and have a High School Diploma or GED.

The role involves heavy physical activity, including loading, securing loads, and performing vehicle inspections. Benefits include Day 1 coverage and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass a company road test.
• Must speak and understand English in verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Complete delivery paperwork and communicate delivery issues.
• Follow safety rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
• Drive trucks to weigh stations and comply with state regulations.

Skills

Effective listening

Verbal communication

Knowledge of D.O.T. Regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Accurately complete corresponding delivery paperwork and work with production, sales and customers to communicate issues with loads and delivery time.
• Work safely to prevent on the job injuries by always following safety rules and regulations including proper wearing of company PPE.
• Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations.
• Ensure vehicle is properly loaded and load secured and product is delivered safely and timely.
• Inspect vehicle(s) for any safety or operational defects using DOT, maintenance, and safety checklists and ensuring emergency equipment is in proper working order.
• Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
• Secure chains across the width of a trailer to secure the product, both on the bed of a trailer and in an overhead rack, tarp the loads on trailers, and drop and hook a trailer.
• Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Work overtime and cross train as required.
• Perform daily Pre-Trip, Inter-Trip, and Post Trip Inspections.
• Be responsible for the delivery of products to customers, contractors, and jobsites throughout the location geographic region.
• Set up a sideboard kit around the perimeter of the trailer floor.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

What You'll Need

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• No DUI or DWI (within the last 5 years).
• No more than 1 moving violation in the previous 3 years.
• Must be able to lift up to 65 lbs.
• Ability to pass a company road test.
• Driver must be knowledgeable in D.O.T. Regulations/Requirements.
• Frequent physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs/ladders, working with chains, dropping and hooking trailers, performing inspections and reaching to work with equipment throughout the entire shift.
• Must be able to work outside under all weather conditions to include working in the heat and cold weather.
• Must be willing to learn and tackle new challenges.
• Must have effective listening and verbal skills to identify important information and to engage with internal and external customers.
• Must speak and understand English language in verbal and written communication.
• No on-road preventable accidents during the past (3) years as shown on the Motor Vehicle Road (MVR); accidents are reviewed by CMC Logistics.
• Pass required D.O.T. and CMC Logistics drug testing programs and physicals as required by D.O.T.
• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License Preferred.
• Work well with team members or independently; give and receive feedback in a constructive manner.

Your Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.