Description: Good Metals Co. is looking for an experienced truck driver to join to our team. The position is on 1st shift, Monday through Friday working 40-50 hours per week. Driver will have an average route of 100-200 miles per day with multiple stops. Good Metals provides a newer fleet of equipment to ensure the comfort and safety of our drivers.

Job Description:

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). Requires commercial drivers' license (Class A). Pick-up and delivery of freight

Understand and carry out instructions given orally or in writing, including those on manifests and other shipping documents, to determine the nature and amounts of freight loaded

Conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection of the equipment assigned in the manner prescribed by the Department of Transportation and the Company and a review of the transportation papers to determine if the equipment is ready to go, safe to operate and properly placarded according to the nature and amount of the cargo contained.

Ensure that the destination of the cargo and trailer match the dispatch given

Fill out and process necessary freight paperwork in an accurate and timely fashion

Safely operate tractor-trailer equipment in different configurations as assigned, with varying weights as allowed by law, under all @types of climatic conditions, terrain, road conditions and traffic situations, in urban and rural settings, for extended periods of time, over long distances, either direct or by way of other intermediate points, with or without a partner, in accordance with all federal, stand and local laws and regulations and company policy

Complete records of duty status (logs) in an accurate and timely fashion

Utilize and follow all FMSCA and DOT, EPA and OSHA guidelines, Rules and Regulations. In particular, truck drivers are subject to the hours of service regulations of the United States Department of Transportation.

Follow all Company safety rules and regulations and comply with safety program duties.

Properly and efficiently load and/or unload and check material at Company or customer facilities, while assisted or unassisted, using various mechanical aids and freight handling equipment. Properly secure or resecure the cargo as may be required a. Secure the load -- use of chains and straps with chains attached to secure load which include shoulder height to overhead reach and ratchet b. Lift/carry, push/pull lumber pieces to support/position material as needed c. As many as eight or more chains or straps must be secured per truck load d. Responsible for driving up to 11 hours per day and chaining or strapping/unchaining and unstrapping several loads per day e. Unrolling and rolling the tarp or pushing above shoulder height a canopy and loosening ratchets and pull straps when weather requires that could include several times per day. The tarp weighs 50#. Accurately spot and report safety issues or potential vehicle problems to the Company

Follow all state rules of the road including driver courtesy standards

Ensure customer satisfaction by following Company quality standards

Protect Company equipment and assets from damage and/or loss

Know, understand and apply the safety practices related to this position

Maintain cleanliness of vehicle cab and perform daily inspection of assigned vehicles including all inspections required by the DOT

Provide initial contact with public safety or law enforcement officials and the general public when involved in traffic accidents or hazardous material incidents.

Other duties may be assigned.

Good Metals Co.

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