Truck Driver - CDL Class A

Truck Driver -- CDL Class A

No Overnight Travel Required

Metals USA is seeking CDL Class A Truck Drivers in Greensboro NC. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon-steel (plate, beam, tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Responsibilities:

• Drives a 40 foot flatbed truck to transport and deliver materials
• Maneuvers trucks into loading and unloading positions.
• Operates company vehicle in a professional, safe and courteous manner and complies with all local, state and federal traffic regulations.
• Secures loaded cargo into truck; safely load & unload materials using a winch, hoist and/or forklift.
• Immobilizes or secures cargo on or within a vehicle by the use of tie-downs, chains, benders or straps.
• Tarps and straps all loads before transport and untarps and unstraps all loads at delivery locations.
• Inspects and maintains vehicle daily, complete driver's logs and reports in compliance with FMCSR daily.
• Picks up and accurately delivers merchandise and corresponding paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensures customer messages/communications are relayed to appropriate management.
• Delivers paperwork and communications between Metals USA locations, customers and vendors.
• Notifies management of product discrepancies or malfunctions, and or personal injuries.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a CDL Truck Driver.
• Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
• Adheres to all company and customer confidentiality requirements.
• Keeps a clean and well maintained delivery vehicle, internal and external.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid CDL Class A driver's license -- in good standing with the State and Federal Regulatory Agencies
• Valid OSHA Forklift Certification

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day)

• Ability to sit constantly
• Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend, grasp and manipulate controls
• Arm and hand steadiness
• Visual acuity (near and far vision) for vehicle navigation
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance
• Must use 3 points of contact when entering and exiting the cab of truck
• Must use 3 points of contact when going up and down the flatbed of truck

Other Physical Requirements:

Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

• If required, must wear corrective lenses, in accordance with DOT physical
• Steel-toed boots
• Hard hats with the appropriate chin straps' chin straps must be worn at all times in the warehouse.
• Protective eyewear
• Hand protection -- gloves
• Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Drive an enclosed truck on a daily basis
• Work outdoors while loading and unloading
• Work indoors while driving in cab or filling out paperwork
• Exposure to all environmental weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, precipitation and snow
• Exposure to contaminants, such as diesel fuel or exhaust fumes
• Exposure to road hazards while driving
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Full body vibration when driving a truck
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Exposure to bright or dim lighting conditions: dawn or dusk, day or night