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FasTemps

CDL Driver

FasTemps, Jackson, Michigan, United States, 49203

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Job Title:

CDL Driver Location:

Jackson, MI Compensation:

Depending on experience

Job Description:

Fastemps is seeking a skilled and experienced CDL Driver to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a valid CDL, a strong commitment to safety, and a proven track record of reliable driving. This position involves operating a semi-truck for local deliveries, ensuring timely and safe transport of materials within the state of Michigan.

Key Responsibilities:

Local Deliveries:

Operate a semi-truck for local deliveries, adhering to scheduled routes and timeframes. Safety Protocols:

Ensure the safe loading and unloading of materials, taking precautions to secure cargo and maintain vehicle safety. Log Maintenance:

Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, vehicle maintenance, and any incidents that occur during transport. Regulatory Compliance:

Comply with all state and federal transportation regulations, including weight limits, safety checks, and documentation requirements. Professional Conduct:

Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while representing the company to clients and the public. Communication:

Communicate effectively with dispatch and other team members to ensure smooth operations. Shipping Procedures:

Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, work tickets, or orders, to verify the accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipments. Record Keeping:

Record shipment data, including trip mileage, trip hours, weight over axles, space availability, and any damages or discrepancies for reporting purposes. DOT Regulations:

Determine shipping procedures in accordance with DOT rules and regulations, including weight over axles. Problem Resolution:

Confer and correspond with establishment representatives to rectify issues such as damages, shortages, and non-conformance to specifications. Forklift Proficiency:

Utilize forklift proficiency to assist with in-house loading and unloading. Moving customer parts to and from our offsite warehouse may also be required. Truck Maintenance:

Keep the exterior of the truck clean and ensure the interior (cab and trailer) is free of debris, garbage, and spills. Qualifications:

License:

Valid CDL license with a clean driving record. Experience:

Minimum of [insert years of experience] years of commercial driving experience preferred. Availability:

Ability to work 8 to 10 hours per day. Skills:

Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills. Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift heavy loads and perform physical tasks as needed. Compensation:

Hourly pay, commensurate with experience. Work Schedule:

This position requires no overnight loads, with driving primarily within the state of Michigan. Other Duties & Responsibilities:

May perform other duties as assigned, including maintaining the cleanliness of the truck and ensuring proper oil absorbent application if needed. Performance Characteristics and Skills:

People Skills: Ability to engage and communicate effectively with others. Driving Skills: Proven driving skills and a clean driving record. Communication: Strong verbal, written, listening, and reading skills. Time Management: Excellent attendance and punctuality. Positive Attitude: Maintain a good attitude in all situations. Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in this environment is usually moderate. Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

High School Diploma or GED. Truck Driver Training and valid CDL license. Air Brake Experience. Three years of related experience. Ability to exchange non-routine information using tact and persuasion. Good oral and written communication skills. How to Apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, please call

517-784-1415

for more information or to apply.