Semi Truck Driver in Jackson, Michigan at Crown Industrial Services
Job Description
Build Your Future with Crown Industrial Services
At Crown Industrial Services, we're combining the stability of a long-standing family-owned business with the energy of a growing organization. Since 1946, we've built a reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service while providing industrial solutions that keep our customers moving. As we continue to expand our services and invest in new opportunities, we're looking for team members who want to grow alongside us.
Whether you're beginning your career or bringing years of experience, Crown offers the opportunity to make an impact, develop professionally, and be part of a team that values hard work, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Why work with us?
- Join a family-owned company with nearly 80 years of industry experience
- Be part of a growing organization investing in people, technology, and operational excellence
- Work alongside a leadership team committed to employee success and development
- Opportunity for career growth across multiple industrial service lines
- Stable business serving leading manufacturing and industrial customers throughout Michigan
BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Paid Sick Time
- 401 (K) Matching
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts Program
- Stable And Growing Organization
- Team-Focused Work Environment
- Career Growth Opportunities
SUMMARY: The CDL Truck Driver will safely and efficiently deliver products and materials to customers in a timely and professional manner. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Crown may identify other responsibilities of the position. This role will provide regularly scheduled pickups and deliveries at Crown and its customers and suppliers.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
- Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required routes, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
- Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.
- Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area.
- Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete.
- Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to Shipping Supervisor.
- Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate is a safety-focused, detail-oriented CDL Truck Driver who takes pride in the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of goods for Crown and its customers. This person adheres strictly to transportation laws, safety regulations, and company standards, and stays professional in every customer interaction. They manage loading and unloading tasks, maintain accurate documentation, and perform routine vehicle checks to ensure operational readiness. They are comfortable with frequent travel, physical activity, and working in industrial environments with varying conditions, and they bring attention to detail and a commitment to safety to every route.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Operate trucks in compliance with transportation laws and safety regulations.
- Deliver loads safely and on schedule; maneuver trucks efficiently for loading/unloading.
- Load and unload goods using equipment when needed; return skids and equipment to proper areas.
- Maintain required paperwork and submit it after completing routes.
- Perform routine checks (oil, water, fuel, air) and report issues promptly.
- Arrange trailers for optimal loading and efficient space use.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
- Ability to remain focused in busy environment.
- Must hold required commercial driver’s license appropriate for weight of vehicle to be operated.
- Must maintain a valid medical examiner’s certificate.
- Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.
- Must maintain a clean driving record.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Experience
While not required, candidates with experience in the following areas may be especially successful:
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial services, or job-shop environments preferred
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
- Prolonged periods sitting in a trailer cab for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to travel frequently.
- Frequently lift/move to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds.
- Industrial facility with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
- Wear protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or government regulations.
WORK HOURS & LOCATION REQUIREMENTS:
This position will work between 20 – 40 hour per week, reporting to our Jackson, MI facility, occasional at our Ypsilanti, MI facility as business dictates. All routes are local with no OTR.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a U.S. Employment visa (e.g. H-1B) for this position.
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