Carpenter Co is currently seeking a CLASS A CDL Driver - Local / Hourly to join our Richmond, VA location. Our Local Drivers are home every night. The successful candidate will be expected to safely and efficiently deliver finished products to customers at various locations.
Communicates on a daily basis with multiple levels of Company personnel and most importantly with external customers. Performs work in the setting of a Company truck with exposure to weather conditions and various customer locations. Drivers are expected to ensure the on-time delivery of products to customers while complying with various state and Federal laws and regulations, such as DOT regulations, etc.
Compensation for this position is $28.48 per hour. This amount increases at 3 months totaling to $30.96 per hour
Responsibilities:
Receive and understand instructions from Dispatcher, Traffic Manager, and external customers.
Maintain a positive relationship with all customers.
Ability to communicate and relay information to others.
Possess and maintain a clean MVR within Company's guidelines.
Properly follow administrative procedures regarding billing and manifest paperwork.
Transport and deliver materials and services per customer requirements.
Know, understand, and strictly adhere to all State and Federal DOT rules and regulations governing the operation of tractor trailers and transportation of Company products and materials.
Report conditions that may affect the operations of the trucks and trailers.
Maintain accurate DOT Logs.
Deliver product as scheduled.
In compliance with DOT, both Federal and State, and adhering to all rules and regulations thereof.
Assist in loading and unloading.
Lifting more than 75 lbs.
Required to perform checks to equipment and/or vehicle used at start, during, and end of use.
Fueling and checking of equipment's fluid levels required of unit, or units used.
Note any errors or customer concerns to Company management as soon as practical.
Must maintain highest respect of the customer and meeting their needs.
No phone calls or agencies, please.
Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.
Drug testing required.
Skills/ Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Must have and maintain a valid CDL driver's license
Working knowledge of all DOT Regulations
Previous employment checks must be acceptable
Basic reading, writing, and math skills
Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and call-in with little notice
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
Numbers & Facts
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Website
https://carpenter.com
Skills
Administrative Proceduresunmatched
Billingunmatched
CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
Carpentryunmatched
Class A Licenseunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Material Movingunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Service Deliveryunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Truck Driverunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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