Truck Driver - Semi

Matthews International; Aurora (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Local CDL A Driver to join their Transportation Team in Aurora, Indiana. This exciting role involves delivering raw materials and products while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. As a driver, you'll enjoy the benefits of being home every day and weekends, with a competitive starting rate and full benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) retirement plan. If you're passionate about driving and looking for a stable position with growth opportunities, this is the perfect chance to make a difference in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

10 Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Must have a CDL A license and previous driving experience.
• Comfortable operating a manual transmission truck.

Responsibilities

• Deliver raw materials and products to/from production facilities.
• Inspect truck for defects and maintain driver log.

Skills

Driving experience of a Class A vehicle

Ability to work overtime

Education

Completion of a training course at an accredited truck driving school

Tools

Manual Transmission Truck

Forklift

Job description

Matthews International is seeking a Local CDL A Driver to join our Transportation Team in Aurora, Indiana for our memorialization business segment.

The Local CDL A Truck Driver will be responsible for the delivery of raw materials and company products to and from our production facilities in the Richmond, IN areas as well as other vendors within a 2 - 4 hour radius.

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

• You will be driving commercial company vehicles from our Aurora, IN Facility to / from Richmond, IN.
• You will be responsible to comply with Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations.

Our Drivers are home every day as well as weekends.

Competitive Starting Rate of 20.80 hourly with a .57c mile pay with additional reimbursement options and opportunities for increases. 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 drive tractor with trailer and moffett (truck mounted forklift).
• May work as member of two-person team driving tractor with sleeper bunk behind cab.
• May assist with material handling using forklift.
• 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 preferred.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

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.