Are you a Class A CDL Driver looking for stability? Are you looking for a position with no overnights?
Merchants Metals, Inc. is searching for a Class A CDL Flatbed Truck Driver to make local daily runs to big box stores and independent contractors within a two-hour radius of the service center location and perform warehouse and yard activities.
Our drivers' essential function is to provide seamless customer service and product delivery to all assigned accounts.
Pay: $25-$30 an hr DOE
Schedule: Mon/Fri- Between 5-7 am start time & work till 3-5 pm.
All the responsibilities we will trust you with:
- Perform all duties per company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for safe commercial motor vehicle operations
- Must be flexible to load/Unload materials
- Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver’s history of duty status, mileage records, and other records required by law
- Travel to local areas making deliveries to businesses and residences, applying knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicles at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic and inclement weather. This includes going forward and backing up long distances, around corners, and in and around tight areas. May travel long distances
- Perform Pre and Post-trip inspections on vehicles and trailers to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order and maintain logs of vehicle services and repair status
- Follow company reporting procedures for any injuries, vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
- Follow appropriate company safety procedures and wear all required PPE
- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required
- Responsible for properly handling and accurately completing all necessary paperwork related to the truck operation and freight movements
- Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers/tablets, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
- There is out of state driving in this role
- All trucks automatic
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:
- Three years of Class A CDL driving experience
- Must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle
- Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a flatbed truck
- Knowledge of construction equipment and safe driving procedures
- Experience with strapping/securement
- Registered with FMCSA clearinghouse
- Yard Associate Duties are required (Loading & Unloading) as needed
- Knowledge of Electronic Logging requirements, GPS systems, and ability to read maps
- Clean driving record and diligent attention to safety
Why Join the Merchants Metals Team?
Our core values are in seven basic principles: Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Transparency, Empowerment, and Teamwork. Our employees are part of a culture that values and promotes personal growth and development. We understand that to be a market leader, we must be committed not only to our products but also to our people. We are committed to growing our employees and want our people to feel their time with Merchants Metals is an investment in their future. It’s our talent that helps make Merchants Metals the first name in fence solutions.
Benefits: We’ve got you covered.
Merchants Metals offers benefits that are specifically designed to fit your needs. We provide industry-leading coverage and benefits to our people and qualified family members, including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for Employees, Spouses, Dependents &/or entire Family at a very low cost
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Convenient 24/7 Doctor Visits through Live Health Online
- Legal Assistance via Legal Shield
- Employee Assistance Program and discounts.
- 401k Retirement Program with strong company match.
In addition to the benefits program, Merchants Metals also provides employees with a competitive wage, career advancement, paid PTO, and holidays. and training opportunities and with a competitive wage, career advancement, paid PTO, holidays,