Local CDL Truck Driver (Class A) - No Overnights

About the role

As a driver at Gunther Salt, you will safely and efficiently operate commercial motor vehicles to transport freight to customers. Deliveries are local and regional, with shifts ending at the plant. You will also serve as the face of Gunther Salt, communicating effectively with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Transport bulk or packaged materials by truck with a pneumatic tank to make on-time deliveries.
• Drive to specified destinations while complying with commercial driving regulations and road safety laws.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections, including en-route checks, and report defects to management.
• Follow company procedures for safely loading and unloading freight, including operating an industrial powered forklift.
• Verify loads against shipping papers and complete all administrative and recordkeeping requirements.
• Perform warehouse duties when not driving, such as loading and unloading freight in varying weather conditions.
• Take and verify dispatch instructions, drop and hook trailers, and configure equipment as necessary.
• Maintain electronic logging device (ELD) logs according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintain communication with supervisors for delivery instructions.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no Automatic Restriction.
• Minimum of one year of tractor-trailer driving experience OR graduation from a recognized CDL training program.
• Must qualify to be insurable as a CDL driver.
• Experience with pneumatic tanks preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently for conversing with the public, understanding traffic signs, and completing logs.
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) licensing and physical requirements.
• Ability to operate industrial powered forklifts, pallet jacks, and other loading/unloading equipment.
• Ability to work scheduled hours, including overtime, various shifts, and days of the week.

Work Environment

Work may be performed inside and outside plant buildings in hot, humid, wet, dusty, cool, and cold environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, and maintain balance for extensive periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders on tractors/trailers and frequently enter/exit the tractor cab.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including stretching, turning, twisting, reaching overhead, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, and stooping.
• Wear required PPE, including hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes, protective eyewear, and long pants/sleeved shirts.