Truck Driver CDL-A; Weekend

Job Details

Job Location:

Lakeland, FL. Position Type:
Full Time. Salary Range: $19.00 - $26.00 Hourly. Travel Percentage:
Over 50%. Job Shift: Day. Dedicated Equipment. Home Every Weekend. No-Touch Freight.

• $ 5,000 Sign
  - On Bonus
• $19 - $26 per hour based on experience
• $45 Overnight Per Diem
• Dedicated Tractor & Trailer
• Home Every Weekend
• No
  - Touch Freight
• No backhauls
• Paid breaks, fueling time & inspections
• Health Benefits after 60 days
• 401(k) with generous company match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Driver-focused dispatch team

The Truck Driver will be responsible for transporting and delivering products to customers by tractor trailer in a safe and timely manner while representing the company with courtesy and professionalism.

The driver is responsible for ensuring loads are secure and has proper weight distribution throughout the route.

• Drives tractor trailer or straight truck to deliver materials and merchandise to customers as directed by the company Logistics Department.
• Performs inspection of tractor and trailer before each start drive and post drive per company and DOT (Department of Transportation) policies and regulations.
• Communicates any discrepancies, product issues or safety issues with Fleet Supervisor.
• Keeps required fuel, stop-per-mile, trip sheets and DOT e-logs accurate up-to-date and compliant with all regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to all DOT and Company safety and traffic regulations.
• Scales load before departure of home domicile.
• Supervises the unloading of materials at their destination and maintains all delivery/pick-up related paperwork; noting and reporting any discrepancies on Bills of Lading, delivery tickets and other company required documents.
• Opens and closes curtains and secures loads by ratcheting down straps on trailers to facilitate loading and unloading multiple times per route.
• May assist in duties within the warehouse, meeting requirements of material handler position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• CDL Class A certification.
• Effectively perform all essential functions, including physical requirements.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Basic math, interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills.
• Ability to read, understand and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Flexibility in scheduling – able to work overtime as needed.

• Two to three years preferred commercial driving experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.

• Travel necessary to ensure customer deliveries are made accurately and on time.
• May require overnight travel.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met. by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust.
• Ability to pass and maintain an active DOT Physical.
• Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to get in and out of Tractor independently.
• Ability to use hands to manipulate, handle or feel.
• Reaching above shoulder height.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Operating and moving equipment/driving
  
  Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

Novo Building Products is a leading manufacturer and distributor of mouldings, stair parts, doors, millwork, and specialty building products. Our drivers play a critical role in serving customers throughout the region.

Novo is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our hiring process, candidates may be required to complete pre-employment screening and background checks, where permitted by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Sign-on bonus paid in 2 installments subject to attendance requirements.