Truck Driver CDL Class A - Waterbury, CT

Why Work with Eastern Metal Supply

• Your effort will help build America! Eastern Metal Supply is one of the largest distributors of custom and standard aluminum extrusions; you will be supplying what is needed for shutters, fences, highway signage and safety materials, marine parts, handrails, doors and windows.
• Your safety and mental well-being matter to us - experience a positive, active, fast-moving day with supportive co-workers and managers.

Benefits include:

• Affordable and high-quality Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Tax advantaged Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company paid Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
• Individual STD, Accident and Critical Illness policies
• 401k Plan with company match participants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Competitive Wages, 7 Paid Holidays and 13 PTO Personal Time Off days.
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Work/Life Balance Services.
• $1,000 Referral Bonus Program.
• We will pay for CDL and Forklift Certification.

All Benefits are subject to change to rules and regulations/conditions.

Position Summary ($10,000 Sign on Bonus):

Under general supervision, operate company trucks to deliver our products to customers.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:

• Operate company trucks on public roads to transport, load and unload material to EMS customers
• Operate vehicle in compliance with all local, state, federal and company rules and in accordance with generally accepted practices of safe driving
• Complete a driver's logbook and vehicle inspection report according to DOT regulations
• Inspect vehicle and required equipment to determine safe operating conditions prior to departure
• Review shipping papers for nature of load and special handling requirements if any
• Check load to determine if it's properly secured and safe
• Backup truck to loading platform; turn narrow corners; negotiate narrow passageways; keep truck and trailer under control particularly on wet or icy highways
• Wear safety equipment when handling material
• Safely load and unload cargo as required
• Maintain the truck in a clean and safe manner
• Keep tarp clean, neat, folded, and secured on trailer
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Qualifications:

• Class "A" CDL driver's license
• Preferably 3 years of experience driving a 53ft tractor trailer
• No more than one major traffic violation within the past 5 years
• Lift and carry heavy material up to 75 lbs.; climb on and off a flatbed trailer

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.

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