LOGISTICS DRIVER

About the role

Join a Company That’s Built To Elevate You. At Carter Machinery, we don’t just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers defined by purpose, innovation, and impact. We’ve built an award-winning workplace where high achievers thrive, careers grow, and your work truly matters.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver all products in an accurate, safe and prompt manner
• Secure cargo for transport as outlined by Federal Motor Carrier Safety standards using chains/binders to conform with local, state and federal regulations
• Load and unload truck in most efficient manner, ensuring orders match manifests
• Conduct pre/post/periodic trip inspections to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good operating order at all times
• Maintain interior and exterior of truck to reflect professional appearance
• Maintain daily hours and service log according to state and federal regulations
• Demonstrate and instruct customer on the proper operation of equipment
• Train drivers, as needed
• Operate a forklift, as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of CDL driving experience, including heavy-haul and tractor/lowboy driving
• Valid CDL A licensure, required
• Excellent driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Thorough knowledge of DOT and Company safety standards and regulations
• Capable of operating, demonstrating and instructing proper equipment operation
• Able to operate a forklift
• Willingness to work additional hours as required by job and customer demand

Qualifications

Physical Requirements: Frequently sitting for extended periods of time, Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear, Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move and/or lift up to 75 pounds, Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Skills

Excellent customer service skills, Effective communication skills, Interacting professionally with customers and all levels of personnel within organization, Understanding and explaining problems and concerns related to deliveries, Working in coordination with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives, Promoting a positive customer experience, Upholding the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance, Paid time off, 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%, Life and disability insurance, In-house training instructors/programs, Tuition reimbursement, Employee referral bonus program, Tool allowances and tool loans, Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles, Opportunities for overtime, Shift differential (if applicable)

Pay

Starting Compensation Range: $28.53 -$41.32 per hour

Schedule

Shift: 1st

Benefits

Bonuses are made in 2 equal installments at 90 days and 180 days of employment.