Short Haul Driver

***OFFERING $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS***

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Short Haul Driver at our manufacturing facility located in Bristol, IN.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting and preparing orders for loads
• Loading and/or unloading trucks
• Auditing loads to ensure product matches the order; verify for accuracy
• Checking loads to confirm that they are secured to trailer
• Assisting in planning route to ensure the most economical use of time and equipment
• Delivering product to various locations
• Picking up raw material for production
• Performing routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and
  notify supervisor of defects or necessary repairs
• Cleaning and keeping equipment in top working order
• Performing all duties in compliance with appropriate safety and security standards
• Be able tolift up to 50 pounds. You will also be standing, reaching, balancing, stretching lower extremities constantly. Frequent grasping, pinching and fine manipulation. Occasionally bending and squatting.

The Work Environment

• Working primarily outdoors and occasionally indoors where temperatures could be hot/cold, depending on season.
• Mandatory PPE for eyes, ears, hands, and feet to prevent exposure to hazardous materials or injury.
• May be required to work overtime, including weekends.

What We Are Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred, but not required
• Must maintain a Class A CDL
• Must be able to read work instructions and other work documents provided in English
• Three (3) years of experience driving preferred but, not required
• Possess a clean driving record
• Ability to work without constant supervision and be self-motivated
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess a high degree of quality workmanship and be detail oriented
• Proven time management skills with ability to work overtime as needed to meet deadlines, up to 12-hour days occasionally
• Observes safety procedures
• Maintains good work ethic and attendance
• Normal Work hours; Monday to Thursday – Forty (40) Hours.