Overview
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We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious CDL Truck Driver to join our operations team. The driver will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods to various destinations, maintaining vehicle integrity, and ensuring compliance with all federal and state transportation regulations.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate commercial vehicles (e.g., tractor-trailers, box trucks) in accordance with DOT regulations
- Transport goods over long distances, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries
- Load and unload cargo, securing freight to prevent damage during transit
- Plan routes using GPS and company dispatch systems to optimize efficiency
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle and trailer
- Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, fuel usage, and delivery documentation
- Report any incidents, accidents, or mechanical issues promptly
- Comply with company policies, safety protocols, and hours-of-service regulations
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers, clients, and warehouse personnel
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance and cleanliness checks
Qualifications
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class C, depending on vehicle type
- Clean driving record with no major violations or accidents
- Minimum of 5 years of professional driving experience preferred
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards
- Ability to lift heavy cargo and operate loading equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, liftgates)
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Basic mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting minor vehicle issues
About nVent
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. Our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands.
Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Learn more at www.nVent.com.
Benefits
We value our people and their health and well-being, offering a broad benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan with company match
- Additional benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, paid time off including volunteer time, well-being programs, and legal & identity protection
Employment details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing; Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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