Job Description

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Carpenter Co is currently seeking a CDL Driver - Local / Hourly to join our Desoto, TX manufacturing location. The successful candidate will be expected to safely and efficiently deliver finished products to customers at various locations.

Position Scope:

Communicates on a daily basis with multiple levels of Company personnel and most importantly with external customers.  Performs work in the setting of a Company truck with exposure to weather conditions and various customer locations.  Major challenges involves on time delivery of products to customers while complying with various state and Federal laws and regulations, such as DOT regulations, etc.

Education:  High School Diploma or GED

Experience:  One year driving experience and product delivery required to perform the job.  Specific on the job training is provided.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Possess and maintain a valid CDL driver's license.
  • Previous employment checks must be acceptable.
  • Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and call-in with little notice.
  • Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Essential Functions:

  1. Receive and understand instructions from Dispatcher, Shipping Supervisor, and external customers.
  2. Must maintain highest respect of the customer and meeting their needs.
  3. Ability to communicate and relay information to others.
  4. Possess and maintain a clean MVR within Company's guidelines.
  5. Properly follow administrative procedures regarding billing and manifest paperwork.
  6. Transport and deliver materials and services per customer requirements.
  7. Know, understand, and maintain compliance to all State and Federal DOT rules and regulations governing the operation of tractor trailers and transportation of Company products and materials.
  8. Report conditions that may affect the operations of the trucks and trailers.
  9. Maintain accurate DOT Logs.
  10. Deliver product as scheduled.
  11. Assist in loading and unloading.
  12. Lifting more than 75 lbs.
  13. Required to perform checks to equipment and/or vehicle used at start, during, and end of use.
  14. Fueling and checking of equipment's fluid levels required of unit, or units used.
  15. Note any errors or customer concerns to Company management as soon as practical.