Lake Wales, FL - CDL Driver at DuraCast Products Inc – Lake Wales, Florida

Summary/Objective

The driver for this position must be comfortable maneuvering and parking a 53 gooseneck step trailer strapping, hauling oversized loads, and hauling local routes.

Essential Roles

• Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing load as needed on trailer
• Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules
• Schedule routine maintenance of truck as needed (refueling, cleaning, oil changes etc.)
• Performing pre and post trip vehicle inspections
• Verifying load for accuracy and quality assurance
• Other duties as assigned
• Vacuum automatic loads
• Work on weekends for special deliveries

Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes open to new idea and responsibilities and creative solutions.
• Conflict Management - Good listener, committed to finding solution to problems, works well with difficult people.
• Communication - Communicates well, delivers presentations, has good listening skills.
• Customer Service - Works well with internal and external customers, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers.
• Ethics - Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality.
• Organization Skills - Maintains information in an organized manner and accessible, maintains efficient workspace, manages time well
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Results Driven - Defines appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, articulates vision and steps for achievement.
• Results Driven - Defines appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, articulates vision and steps for achievement.

Work Environment

The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing, and walking, and bending. The employee will regularly be required to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. 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.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

At least 1 Year with Class A CDL with verifiable driving references (Required)

Clean MVR record with no moving violations in the past 2 years (Required)

Experienced Hauling oversized loads 1 year (Preferred)

Long distance hauling 1 year (Preferred)