Job Description
Job Description
As a Truck Driver at Steel Technologies, you’ll operate a heavy-capacity commercial truck to transport freight between Steel Technologies’ locations, from suppliers and to customers. Our customers depend on timely and quality deliveries and exceptional customer service.
How you’ll contribute to our company :
- Operates a truck with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver steel products
- Performs required daily vehicle inspections and monthly checklist to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
- Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
- Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
- Secures cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers
- Inspects securement devices (chains, straps, tie-downs) for defects
- Inspects material placed on truck for defects after and after trips
- Maintains inspection paperwork and documentation relating to accidents or material defects
- Follows a pre-determined schedule of pickup and delivery
Here’s what we can offer :
Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employmentCompetitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiumsShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilitySupplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancerEmployer-Paid Life Insurance401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one yearPaid Time Off starting after 90 days of employmentPaid Holidays starting day one!Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending AccountGreat discount programs in automotive, technology, and moreBoot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employmentFree uniforms after 60 days of employmentMonthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employmentEducation Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certificationsCareer Advancement OpportunitiesTeammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family servicesHere’s what is needed to be successful :
Ability to operate a clutch pedalAbility to operate a tractor trailer for up to 10 consecutive hoursKnowledge of and ability to comply with all D.O.T and FMCSR requirements as well as applicable state lawsClass A CDL License and two years of driving experience, steel hauling preferredAbility to climb on and off the semi-trailer as neededAbility to regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 poundsSteel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and / or local law.