Driver CDL 1

About the role

Driver CDL 1 Job Summary Central Plains Steel, a division of Feralloy, is seeking a reliable CDL Class A Driver to safely deliver materials and support transportation operations. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM start Pay: $23–$25/hr (DOE) This job is in Delivery department. This position includes the duties of which are to supervise and/or perform work involving the planning, directing, or operating of transportation equipment and service, including responsibility for driving, loading, and coordinating delivery. Work includes specialized equipment operation and/or supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature of operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Reliance, Inc, family of companies in metals distribution. Note to Applicants: We’re looking for team members who take pride in their work and contribute to a strong team culture. Our team is built on Respect, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability, with a focus on delivering best-in-class service. Physical Requirements Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling Function in the Job Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job Function • Responsible for operating commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs. to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment to assigned destination and/or customers in a timely fashion. • Responsible for regularly driving and performing other safety-affecting activities on motor vehicles (over 10,000 lbs.) used in long-range (over-the-road) transportation on public highways in interstate or foreign commerce. • Follows appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods including securement of cargo for transport (may include use of tarps). • Safely maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions. • Loads and unloads vehicles as required. • Perform daily vehicle inspections (as defined by the FMCSA) to ensure that the trucks are roadworthy and that safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. • Records any inspection information or list of defects on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) as required by the FMCSA. • Uses an electronic logging device (ELD) to log daily activities as required by the FMCSA. • Reports on traffic incidents, including traffic accidents and violations, or damage to the vehicles to supervisory staff. • Reads bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details. • Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate and obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods or collects payment for services when required. • Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols. • Overnight travel may be required. • All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management. Required Skills • 2-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required. • 2 years of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo preferred. • High School diploma/GED preferred. • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) per assigned vehicle type required. • Successful completion of a road test required. • Ability to meet company insurability standards required. • Ability to meet FMCSA drug and alcohol clearinghouse requirements. • Ability to meet all driver qualification requirements per Federal regulations (per 49 CFR part 391) required. • Ability to meet current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) quality criteria as defined by Federal regulations and/or company policy required. • No drug violations during the previous 5 years and proof of completion of a certified SAP program for violations over 5 years old required. • Basic knowledge of laws and government regulations and/or agency rules pertaining to interstate transportation required. • Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required. • Basic measurement and arithmetic skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required. • Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and customers/vendors required. • Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.

Key responsibilities

• check_circleCollaborate with the team on day-to-day project tasks
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• check_circleDocument work and participate in team meetings
• check_circleSupport quality checks and continuous improvement

Requirements

• check_circleResponsible for operating commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs. to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment to assigned destination and/or customers in a timely fashion.
• check_circleResponsible for regularly driving and performing other safety-affecting activities on motor vehicles (over 10,000 lbs.) used in long-range (over-the-road) transportation on public highways in interstate or foreign commerce.
• check_circleFollows appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods including securement of cargo for transport (may include use of tarps).
• check_circleSafely maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• check_circleLoads and unloads vehicles as required.
• check_circlePerform daily vehicle inspections (as defined by the FMCSA) to ensure that the trucks are roadworthy and that safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• check_circleRecords any inspection information or list of defects on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) as required by the FMCSA.
• check_circleUses an electronic logging device (ELD) to log daily activities as required by the FMCSA.
• check_circleReports on traffic incidents, including traffic accidents and violations, or damage to the vehicles to supervisory staff.
• check_circleReads bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details.
• check_circleCheck all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate and obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods or collects payment for services when required.
• check_circleResponsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.

Skills & keywords

Benefits & perks

• check_circleMentorship
• check_circleCertificate of completion
• check_circleFlexible work arrangement where applicable