Entry-Level CDL Class A Truck Driver
Harrisburg, PA - USA
Job Summary
Why Youll Love Schaedler Yesco Distribution:
At Schaedler Yesco Distribution weve been illuminating the electrical industry since 1924! As a family- and employee-owned company we take pride in providing innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. With 29 locations across Pennsylvania Ohio and New York we provide comprehensive solutions in lighting datacomm automation and industrial services.
What Sets Us Apart are our Core Values:
Commitment to Integrity
Teamwork
Accountability
Profitability
Where we work hard and go home happy!
Electrifying Benefits:
Health Coverage: Choose from 2 PPO options for Medical Dental Vision and RXcoverage kicks in just 60 days after the 1st of the month.
401K with company match.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Become a stakeholder in our success!
Quarterly bonuses.
Company-paid disability and life insurance.
Generous paid holidays and paid time off
Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
Location: Harrisburg PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Overview:
The CDL Class A Delivery Driver is responsible for delivering materials to customers at designated locations within specific timeframes. This position requires safe operation of a delivery truck maintaining positive customer relationships and ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
Work Hours: Monday -Friday starting at 3:00 AM until all deliveries are completed. Occasionally shifts may begin as early as 1:00 AM.
Essential Functions:
- Organize placement of material on trucks for effective and timely delivery
- Inspect trucks each day per DOT regulations and complete required DOT paperwork.
- Deliver material to customers and pick-up returns.
- Communicate with the sales department regarding any issues with orders.
- Build and maintain positive customer service relationships.
- Assist in various tasks that promote the effective functioning of the warehouse.
- Always carry a photo ID and cell phone.
- Wear long pants and work boots.
- Immediately report any accidents/incidents to your immediate supervisor.
- Clean out truck cab and box after each delivery route.
- Stage all returned material in appropriate areas.
- Assist with picking or put-away in the warehouse.
- Additional tasks as assigned.
Competencies:
- Ability to read and understand written and oral directions.
- Knowledge of legal and defensive driving practices.
- Ability to meet schedules and timeframes.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- This position is not a supervisory role and does not have any direct reports.
Work Environment:
You will be responsible for transporting goods to construction and manufacturing sites navigating rocky terrain and working in all types of weather conditions. This role requires flexibility and resilience as you will be exposed to varying environments daily. You must adhere to all safety regulations at customer sites and at our branch to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and others. Being prepared for challenging conditions and maintaining a strong focus on safety is essential in performing your duties effectively and efficiently.
Mental Demands:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to learn grow and adapt to change
- Ability and willingness to work collaboratively
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability
- Willingness to give and receive constructive criticism
- Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to have:
- the ability to stand walk for moderately long distances stoop kneel crouch and manipulate (lift carry move) weight up to 50lbs climb ladders and climb in and out of trucks throughout the day.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel:
This position requires branch travel.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of two years of CDL-A driving experience preferred but not required.
- Valid CDL-A drivers license.
Other Duties:
*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Schaedler Yesco Distribution Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Schaedler Yesco maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race color religion ancestry national origin sex age marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status disability and medical condition to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices including hiring compensation benefits promotion training and termination.
If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement please email
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Schaedler Yesco Distribution provides complete connected solutions for the electrical industry through 23 convenient locations in PA and NY.