CDL Class A Truck Driver
Schedule: MondayFriday, 6:30 AM start Pay: $24$26/hr (DOE)
At Central Plains Steel, we hire Ideal Team Players who are safe, humble, hungry, and smart. Team-first professionals who take initiative, build strong relationships, and live the values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability to deliver Best-in-Class customer service to internal and external customers. Competitive pay Quarterly Incentives Full benefits package o Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance o Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability insurance 401(k) with company match o 100% match for the first 4% of your contribution Paid time off & 10 paid holidays Career growth & advancement potential All necessary safety training and equipment provided Stable, long term employment with a reputable company The CDL Class A Truck Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and compliant transportation of steel products, materials, and equipment to customers and company locations. This position operates commercial motor vehicles in accordance with FMCSA regulations, company policies, and established safety standards while ensuring the accurate delivery, securement, loading, and unloading of cargo. The driver conducts required vehicle inspections, maintains electronic logs and transportation documentation, and provides professional service to customers and internal stakeholders. Success in this role requires a strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and teamwork while supporting the company's commitment to exceptional customer service.
Physical Requirements:
Stand or Sit (Stationary position), Walk (Move, Traverse), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl (Position self (to), Move), Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling Function in the Job: Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Job Function:
Responsible for operating commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs. to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment to assigned destination and/or customers in a timely fashion. Responsible for regularly driving and performing other safety-affecting activities on motor vehicles (over 10,000 lbs.) used in long-range (over-the-road) transportation on public highways in interstate or foreign commerce. Follows appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods including securement of cargo for transport (may include use of tarps).Safely maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions. Loads and unloads vehicles as required. Perform daily vehicle inspections (as defined by the FMCSA) to ensure that the trucks are roadworthy and that safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Records any inspection information or list of defects on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) as required by the FMCSA.Uses an electronic logging device (ELD) to log daily activities as required by the FMCSA.Reports on traffic incidents, including traffic accidents and violations, or damage to the vehicles to supervisory staff. Reads bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details. Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate and obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods or collects payment for services when required. Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols. Overnight travel may be required. All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.
Required Skills:
2-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.2 years of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo preferred.
High School diploma/GED preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) per assigned vehicle type required.
Successful completion of a road test required.
Ability to meet company insurability standards required.
Ability to meet FMCSA drug and alcohol clearinghouse requirements.
Ability to meet all driver qualification requirements per Federal regulations (per 49 CFR part 391) required.
Ability to meet current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) quality criteria as defined by Federal regulations and/or company policy required.
No drug violations during the previous 5 years and proof of completion of a certified SAP program for violations over 5 years old required.
Basic knowledge of laws and government regulations and/or agency rules pertaining to interstate transportation required.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
Basic measurement and arithmetic skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and customers/vendors required.
Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.
