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Kloeckner Metals Corporation

CDL A Flatbed Driver

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Dubuque, IA
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CDL A
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6+ Months of CDL Experience

Job Details

Equipment

Flatbed

Handling Type

Touch Freight (Tarping)

Transmission Type

Automatic

Job Requirements

CDL Class

CDL A

CDL Experience

6+ months

Full Description

Job Summary

This position is accountable for the safe, effective and efficient transportation of steel service center products and goods as directed by the Traffic Manager.

Job Responsibilities
  • CDL Compliance: Meet and maintain all requirements related to holding a Commercial Driver License (CDL) within established time limits
  • Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to all State and Federal Highway Rules and Regulations
  • Load Management: Ensure proper loading and placement of product, including weight distribution, prior to transport
  • Load Security: Secure each load effectively to prevent shifting or damage during transport
  • Product Protection: Protect products from damage, including weather conditions, during transportation
  • Fleet Maintenance: Inspect fleet equipment to ensure it is in good working order and kept clean during use
  • Technology Utilization: Support the use of new technology and innovative equipment installed in trucks
  • Professionalism: Maintain a professional, polite, and efficient demeanor with customers, co-workers, supervisors, customs officials, law officers, and the general public
  • Safe Driving: Employ safe driving practices at all times
  • Unloading Preparation: Prepare materials for unloading at the destination and supervise the unloading process
  • Incident Reporting: Immediately report any problems or accidents to the Traffic Manager and appropriate Law Enforcement Officials
  • Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned
  • Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
  • Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

Qualifications
  • Education: High School diploma or GED
  • Age Requirement: At least 21 years old
  • CDL: Must have a CDL with proper endorsements
  • Driving Record: Safe driving record required
  • DOT Requirements: Must pass DOT physical exam and drug test; subject to random drug and alcohol testing
  • Experience: Minimum of 6 months verifiable experience driving Class A vehicles. Drivers with 6 months but less than 2 years of experience will need to complete the "Gearing Up" program before driving alone

Program 'Gearing Up':
  1. Competency Test: Complete and pass 20 JJ Keller online classes
  2. Ride-Along: Participate in a 1-week ride-along with a rotation of current drivers and delivery routes, including a low-speed driving skills examination on company property
  3. Field Training: Complete a 30-day field training program driving with an experienced driver, covering city, rural, and interstate routes. A third-party firm may be used for training at local management's discretion
  4. Check Rides: Pass two check rides (one with a supervisor) covering ELD operation, pre-trip inspections (DVIR), cargo securement, turning and backing, and driving in various conditions
  5. Probationary Period: Upon successful completion of check rides, the driver will enter a 3-month probationary period before normal driving operations


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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