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Job Location:
Bristol, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description: CDL-A Driver
Position Overview
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Class A CDL Driver to handle local pickups and deliveries within a 100-mile radius of our warehouse. This is a home-daily position with no over-the-night stays consistent routes and predictable schedules. You will be responsible for safely transporting freight performing pickups from suppliers/vendors and making deliveries to customers while maintaining excellent service and compliance with all regulations including Satellite standards and complying with all relevant laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate a commercial motor vehicle (tractor-trailer straight truck or similar) to pick up and deliver freight within a 100-mile radius.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections reporting any issues immediately.
- Load and unload cargo (may include manual handling using pallet jacks or forklift assistance depending on the load).
- Verify load accuracy secure cargo properly and ensure delivery documentation is complete.
- Follow assigned routes and schedules to meet on-time pickup and delivery requirements.
- Provide professional customer service during deliveries and pickups including communication with dispatch customers and receivers.
- Maintain accurate logs delivery records and electronic logging device (ELD) entries (if applicable; many local 100-mile radius roles qualify for exemptions).
- Adhere to all DOT FMCSA state and company safety regulations including hours-of-service rules.
- Report any accidents incidents or safety concerns promptly.
- Keep the vehicle clean and in good operating condition.
- Downtime will be utilized by Warehouse activities
- Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a clean driving record (no major violations in the past 35 years depending on employer).
- Minimum 12 years of verifiable commercial driving experience (Class A preferred; recent experience strongly preferred).
- Must be at least 21 years old (or 23 for some carriers).
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Ability to pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen background check and physical exam.
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving practices.
- Good communication skills and customer service orientation.
- Ability to handle physical demands including lifting up to 5075 lbs occasionally and climbing in/out of the cab.
- Reliable transportation to/from the terminal.
Compensation:
The pay range listed is the base pay range that Satellite Shelters inc/Satellite Industries Inc. reasonably expects to pay someone for this position (compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors including but not limited to a candidates qualifications skills competencies experience location and end client requirements).
Benefits and Ancillaries:
Medical dental vision PTO benefits and ancillaries may be available for eligible employees and vary based on the plan options selected by the employee.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
We manufacture portable toilets and Portable restrooms, restroom, vacuum services, trucks/tanks, deodorizers, hand wash units and other accessories for portable toilets and restrooms at construction and outdoor events.
