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Eastern Metal Supply

CDL Class “A” Truck Driver (Sign-On Bonus $2,500)

Eastern Metal Supply, Saint Charles, Missouri, United States

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Duties and 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 at least 75 lbs.; climb on and off a flatbed trailer

Perform basic math

Read a tape measure

This is a fulltime position requiring 1 to 2 overnight stays per week. 4 Day work week and home on weekends.

We are committed to providing a clean work environment with masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves.

WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE AND AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER