CDL Class Truck Driver

Position: CDL Class "A" Truck Driver
Why Join EMS?

At EMS, we offer more than just a paycheck-we support our team with great benefits, a positive work environment, and room to grow.

Here are the highlights:

* Competitive wages, 7 paid holidays, and 13 PTO personal time off days

* Closed on Saturday and Sunday

* Get your paycheck every Friday!

* Bonuses and Incentives
* $1,000 referral bonus program

* Opportunities for career advancement - we promote from within!

We also offer affordable health, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with company match, FSA, company-paid life insurance, short/long-term disability, EAP, and more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and valued.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, operate company trucks to deliver our products to customers.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:

* Operate company trucks on public roads to transport, load and unload material to EMS customers

* Operate vehicle in compliance with all local, state, federal and company rules and in accordance with generally accepted practices of safe driving

* Complete a driver's logbook and vehicle inspection report according to DOT regulations

* Inspect vehicle and required equipment to determine safe operating conditions prior to departure

* Review shipping papers for nature of load and special handling requirements if any

* Check load to determine if it's properly secured and safe

* Backup truck to loading platform; turn narrow corners; negotiate narrow passageways; keep truck and trailer under control particularly on wet or icy highways

* Wear safety equipment when handling material

* Safely load and unload cargo as required

* Maintain the truck in a clean and safe manner

* Keep tarp clean, neat, folded, and secured on trailer

* Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Qualifications:

* Class "A" CDL driver's license

* Preferably 3 years of experience driving a 53ft tractor trailer

* No more than one major traffic violation within the past 5 years

* Lift and carry heavy material up to 75 lbs.; climb on and off a flatbed trailer

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.

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