Metals USA

Truck Driver - CDL Class A

Metals USA

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Job Summary

Tifton, GA

0+ Months of CDL Experience

Job Details

Equipment

Flatbed

Handling Type

Forklift, Tarping

Transmission Type

Automatic

Job Requirements

CDL Experience

0+ (includes CDL students)

Full Description

Truck Driver -- CDL Class A

No Overnight Travel Required

Cooksey Steel & Iron is seeking CDL Class A Truck Drivers out of Tifton, GA. Cooksey Steel is a solid, growth oriented, carbon-steel (plate, beam, tube) distribution center servicing the ,commercial, construction, and fabrication industries.

Responsibilities:

Drives a 40 foot flatbed truck to transport and deliver materials
Maneuvers trucks into loading and unloading positions.
Operates company vehicle in a professional, safe and courteous manner and complies with all local, state and federal traffic regulations.
Secures loaded cargo into truck; safely load & unload materials using a winch, hoist and/or forklift.
Immobilizes or secures cargo on or within a vehicle by the use of tie-downs, chains, benders or straps.
Tarps and straps all loads before transport and untarps and unstraps all loads at delivery locations.
Inspects and maintains vehicle daily, complete driver's logs and reports in compliance with FMCSR daily.
Picks up and accurately delivers merchandise and corresponding paperwork in a timely manner.
Ensures customer messages/communications are relayed to appropriate management.
Delivers paperwork and communications between Metals USA locations, customers and vendors.
Notifies management of product discrepancies or malfunctions, and or personal injuries.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a CDL Truck Driver.
Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
Adheres to all company and customer confidentiality requirements.
Keeps a clean and well maintained delivery vehicle, internal and external.
Performs other related duties as assigned

Certifications/Licenses:

Valid CDL Class A driver's license -- in good standing with the State and Federal Regulatory Agencies
Valid OSHA Forklift Certification

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day)

Ability to sit constantly
Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend, grasp and manipulate controls
Arm and hand steadiness
Visual acuity (near and far vision) for vehicle navigation
Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance
Must use 3 points of contact when entering and exiting the cab of truck
Must use 3 points of contact when going up and down the flatbed of truck

Other Physical Requirements:

Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

If required, must wear corrective lenses, in accordance with DOT physical
Steel-toed boots
Hard hats with the appropriate chin straps' chin straps must be worn at all times in the warehouse.
Protective eyewear
Hand protection -- gloves
Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

Drive an enclosed truck on a daily basis
Work outdoors while loading and unloading
Work indoors while driving in cab or filling out paperwork
Exposure to all environmental weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, precipitation and snow
Exposure to contaminants, such as diesel fuel or exhaust fumes
Exposure to road hazards while driving
Moderate to loud noise levels
Full body vibration when driving a truck
Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
Exposure to bright or dim lighting conditions: dawn or dusk, day or night

High School Graduate or Equivalent
CDL Class A License -- current and in good standing
Must have heavy hauling experience; 3-5 years driving experience transporting heavy industrial loads
Must be able to pass a DOT physical & random screen in accordance with FMCS regulations

Cooksey Steel & Iron offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Cooksey Steel & Iron is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

"Cooksey Steel & Iron provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability."

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