Class A CDL Local Domicile Driver

** Class A CDL Local Domicile Driver - Albert Lea, MN**

**Job Category****:** Transportation **Requisition Number****:** CLASS01666 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**$5,000 SIGNING BONUS**

**Looking for a class A CDL driver for our local run 5 days a week, home most nights.**

Company drivers are responsible for the safe operation of the companys tractor/trailer fleet. They are to transport steel for the company in the most efficient way possible. Drivers will assist in the loading and unloading of steel and other supplies while providing customer service in a professional manner.

* Competitive Wages

* Multiple Bonuses Available

* Assigned a Truck

* Company Owned Maintenance Shop

* Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and More

**Job Expectations:**

**DOT**

* Must have a valid Class A CDL and current medical card as well as meet all NIM and DOT employment qualifications.

* Must secure and tarp the loads with chains, straps and other fastening devises as needed to comply with company and DOT regulations.

* Must perform the required DOT pre and post trip truck and trailer inspections.

* Maintain a legal drivers log in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

* Must check for the proper vehicle gross and axle weights before leaving on a trip.

**QUALITY**

* Will obtain the proper paperwork and trailer with the load they are assigned.

* Will compare load to paperwork to ensure that the load is not short or long product before departing facility.

* Will communicate with company management and dispatch team via truck communication system.

* Will check voice mail or call in for dispatch times.

* Must cooperate with customers and handle required delivery paperwork.

* Must follow the process procedures in loading and unloading steel and supplies from the trailer.

* Will need to collect payments as required by credit department.

* Must follow all company conduct and safety rules as well as all DOT regulations.

**DELIVERY OF MATERIALS**

* Will distribute product as dispatched on the companys tractor/trailer fleet.

* May be asked to do minor repairs to the tractor and trailer such as changing light bulbs, wiper blades etc.

* May be required to sit a possible 11 hours while driving. The amount of time sitting will be determined by route and destination.

* Will have to push or pull on tarps, chains, binders and bundles.

* Shall climb in and out of the truck cab several times during the day.

* Must climb onto and down from the trailer with a deck height of 56 inches.

* In accordance with the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 4th edition, 1991, and NIMs job analysis, the physical demand of a driver is heavy. The essential job function of the driver is lifting materials from 50 to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 lbs. of force constantly.

**OTHER DUTIES**

* Will maintain the inside and outside cleanliness of the assigned tractor.

* Drivers are required to wear approved company uniforms at all times when on duty.

* May be asked to perform other duties as specified by their supervisor.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Norfolk Iron and Metal is an equal opportunity employer.

**Qualifications**

**Skills**

**Behaviors**

**Preferred**

**Dedicated****:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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**Motivations**

**Preferred**

**Peer Recognition****:** Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

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**Education**

**Preferred**

High School or better.

**Experience**

**Licenses & Certifications**

**Required**

CDL