Truck Driver - Semi

Matthews International; Aurora (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the memorialization industry is seeking an OTR Driver for its logistics team in Aurora, Indiana. The position involves driving a manual transmission truck regionally and over long distances to deliver caskets. Competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with opportunities for overtime and paid vacations.

Benefits

Medical benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

10 Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Requires previous driving experience of a Class A vehicle.
• Must have a current DOT medical card.
• Experience with manual transmission vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect truck for defects before and after trips.
• Maintain driver logs per regulations.
• Assist in loading and unloading cargo.

Skills

Commercial driving

Manual transmission operation

Education

CDL A license

Completion of truck driving school

Job description

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Matthews International is seeking an OTR Driver to join our LogisticsTeam in Aurora, Indiana for our memorialization business segment. The ideal candidate will have over the road commercial driving experience.

The OTR Truck Driver will be responsible for the delivery of caskets to our customers, Distribution Hubs, and vendors regionally as well as over long distances in various states. Most of the driving will be to our Distribution HUBs in Dallas, Plainfield, IN, Atlanta and Harrisburg, PA.

The Driver will be driving a Manual Transmission Truck so must be comfortable with operating manual transmission.

• You will be responsible to comply with Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations.

Our drivers may be required to work weekends. Home 2-3 days per week.

Competitive Starting Rate of 19.90 hourly with a .587c mile pay. We also offer full benefits which includes: Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays and a 401(k) Retirement Plan.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.
• Keeps driver log maintained according to ICC regulations.
• May assist workers in loading and unloading truck.
• May work as member of two-person team driving tractor with sleeper bunk behind cab.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Previous driving experience of a Class A vehicle.
• Commercial Driver’s License, CDL A license.
• Current DOT medical card or ability to obtain one.
• Experience operating CDL A vehicle with manual transmission.
• Completion of a training course at an accredited truck driving school will be considered.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures while working outside.
• Often exposed to contaminants, such as diesel fuel or exhaust.
• Occasionally exposed to whole body vibration when driving a truck.
• Sometimes exposed to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

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

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Matthews Memorializationis a leader in thememorializationindustry who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, ourEnvironmental Solutionsis focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems.Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews International company.

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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