Truck Driver - CDL A

Company: WESCO
Location: Meriden
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Truck Driver - CDL A
Use your skills as a CDL Truck Driver to join our team! As a truck driver with WESCO you will be responsible for making deliveries to our customers throughout the region/state/locale for the facility. You will need to have an active Class A CDL license and familiar with flatbeds and the securing of loads on flatbeds. You will service and communicate with our customers by performing the delivery and pick up of products.
At WESCO, we give you an opportunity for a career and a great work environment. We are a friendly, employee focused organization that prides itself on customer, flawless execution and a hard day s work. If you are looking for a great work environment, great benefits and an opportunity to grow your career, please read on!
Call (844) 813-7830 for more information
What you will do:

• Drive vehicles with capacities under three tons in order to transport materials to and from specified destinations
• Provide timely service to our customers while observing all laws and Wesco safety guidelines
• Load/unload trucks using a forklift and other material handling equipment
• Pulls orders to match manifest
• Loads materials, verifying loads for accuracy, on the truck for delivery
• Plans route to and from customers’ business and adjusts for traffic and/or construction
• Delivers and unloads merchandise to customer and obtains customer’s signature for proof of delivery
• Maintains contact with dispatcher to receive instructions about scheduled delivery or pick up
• Conducts daily pre-trip and post trip inspections of tractor trailer and maintains logs of vehicles condition and repair needs
• Maintain logs of travel and cargo according to federal and state regulations
• This is a partial list of duties. More driver and warehouse related duties can be expected
  What you Need:
  • High School Degree or Equivalent preferred
  • Valid Class A CDL license to operate vehicle with GVW over 26,000 pounds not in combination, or transport hazardous materials that require placarding
  • At least 2 years of experience operating a vehicle requiring a Class A CDL license
  • Satisfactory driving record
  • Successfully complete pre-employment (post offer) background check
  • Ability to obtain forklift certification
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Detail oriented
  • Customer service skills and the ability to communicate professionally
    Physical Demands:
    • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
    • Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, squat and walk throughout an entire shift
    • Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, generally an entire shift (8+ hours per day)
    • When driving, ability to sit in and drive commercial vehicle for prolonged periods
    • Must be able to climb in and out of commercial vehicle and alternate sitting, standing and walking
    • Requires the use of hand tools and heavy equipment (e.g., forklift, etc.)
      Are You Ready to Launch Your Career with Wesco? Founded in 1922, Wesco has grown and transformed into an industry-leading Fortune 250 supply chain solutions company. Join us as we build, connect, power, and protect the world.
      We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to not discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or any other protected status. This policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, or termination.
      Call (844) 813-7830 for more information
      
      

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