Class A CDL Driver Job at Shepard Steel, Newington, CT

  • Shepard Steel
  • Newington, CT

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Class A CDL Driver

Our company is looking for an experienced Class A Driver, for our Newington, CT location. This is a hands-on position that requires critical thinking and mechanically inclined individuals. Safety and punctuality are requirements for this position.

Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Manager, the Class A driver will be responsible for the safe and reliable transportation of miscellaneous and light structural steel.

Essential Functions:
•    Qualified in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) to operate assigned vehicles in local, intrastate and interstate moves.
•    Must transport heavy and light duty steel, aluminum, and stainless specialty items.
•    Must assist in loading and unloading trucks with equipment and machinery.
•    Operate a 2-ton to 10 ton forklift to load and unload equipment from assigned truck.
•    Ability to bind/tie-down flatbed loads.
•    Responsible for strapping your own loads, safely and efficiently.
•    Ensure all items out for delivery have marks/tags accordingly as required.
•    Perform pre and post trip inspections to ensure safety.
•    Maintain and keep equipment clean and presentable.
•    Perform other yard duties as requested.
•    Flexible to changing routines in order to accomplish the common goals of the organization.
•    Keep Safety First.

Required skills:
•    High School diploma or equivalent.
•    Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
•    Must possess a valid Class A operator’s license with at least 3 - 5 years’ experience
•    No license suspensions in the last 3 years.
•    No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.
•    Ability to meet DOT requirements.
•    Physically capable of lifting/pushing/pulling 70 pounds unassisted.
•    Subject to pre-employment physical, drug and screening and background check.
•    Willingness to work overtime as needed.
•    Maintain a positive can-do, service-oriented attitude, and detailed-oriented.
•    Provide excellent customer service skills with customers and field office personnel.
•    Work well independently and in a team atmosphere.
•    Communicate well with management.

Type of Freight:
•   Flatbed
•   Other / Specialized

Benefits:
•   Competitive salary (based on skill set)
•   Health Insurance (includes annual vison exam)
•   Dental Insurance
•   Life Insurance
•   401(k) Plan with Employer Match / Profit Sharing
•   Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
•   1st Shift Monday – Friday (Additional overtime as required)
•   Full Time Position
•   Vacation / Holidays / Earned Days / Birthdays

Shepard Steel is a structural steel and miscellaneous fabrication company that has been an integral part of the Connecticut construction landscape for over 65 years. With a staff of approximately 100 talented professionals, we are carrying out the company’s proud tradition of meeting the structural and miscellaneous steel requirements of customers throughout all Southern New England and Eastern New York State.

SHEPARD STEEL IS AN Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Day shift

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