Truck Driver - CDL Class A
metals usaWestwego, LA
Truck Driver - CDL Class A
metals usaWestwego, LA
yesterday
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Truck Driver - CDL Class AMetals USA has an immediate opening for a Truck Driver - CDL Class A in the Waggaman, LA location. The Truck Driver CDL Class A is responsible for operating and transporting cargo (steel products) to suppliers, customers, storage, or processing locations in a professional, safe and timely manner in accordance with all local, state and federal ordinances and laws.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drives a 40-foot flatbed truck to transport and deliver materials
- Maneuvers trucks into loading and unloading positions.
- Operates company vehicle in a professional, safe and courteous manner and complies with all local, state and federal traffic regulations. Must complete the electronic daily log completed in compliance with FMCS regulations.
- Secures loaded cargo into truck; safely load & unload materials using a winch, hoist and/or forklift.
- Immobilizes or secures cargo on or within a vehicle by the use of tie-downs, chains, benders or straps.
- Tarps and straps all loads before transport and un-tarps and unstraps all loads at delivery locations.
- Inspects and maintains vehicle daily, complete driver's logs and reports in compliance with FMCSR daily.
- Picks up and accurately delivers merchandise and corresponding paperwork in a timely manner.
- Ensures customer messages/communications are relayed to appropriate management.
- Delivers paperwork and communications between Metals USA locations, customers and vendors.
- Notifies management of product discrepancies or malfunctions, and or personal injuries.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a CDL Truck Driver.
- Adheres to all company and customer confidentiality requirements.
- Keeps a clean and well-maintained delivery vehicle, internal and external.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.
- Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
- Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.
- High school diploma/GEDMinimum 18 years of ageCDL Class A License -- current and in good standing with state and federal agencies
- Minimum 3 years driving experience- transporting heavy industrial loads
- Must be able to pass a DOT physical and random screens in accordance with FMCS regulations
- Must have attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to demonstrate customer service, professionalism & diplomacy
- Must be proficient using a computer to include GPS and Electronic Daily Log system.
- Valid OSHA Forklift Certification
- Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Junior
Location
Westwego, LA
Occupation
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Industry
Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
Posted
yesterday
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