Overview
CDL Class B Driver -2 yrs. experience, Class B license Jobs in Milford at Connecticut Stone Supplies, Inc.
Connecticut Stone in Milford, CT, a leader in the stone supply industry for 75+ years is looking for a CDL Class B Truck Driver. Connecticut Stone offers excellent career opportunities at all skill levels. One of the keys to our success is a corporate culture that values its employees while offering the highest level of service to our clients. From our dynamic sales team to our helpful yard personnel, our clients benefit from the value we place on our employees. If you are motivated and ready to join a company that honors its past and looks toward the future with excitement, there is no better place to be.
Summary: Responsible for transporting, loading and unloading goods as well as confirming accuracy and safety of delivery contents. Responsible for operating various vehicles, including tri-axel trucks and dump trucks and manual shift trucks, while adhering to DOT regulations and company policies. This position requires a Class B CDL license and expertise in operating equipment such as Moffett forklifts. The ideal candidate will be a skilled and confident driver with a strong understanding of construction sites and safety precautions.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Fully understand how to operate and safely drive the assigned delivery vehicle
- Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 pounds.
- Transport pallet goods and packages from place of origin to assigned destination.
- Pick-up loads and organize goods in an ordered, logical manner.
- Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage.
- Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations.
- Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries with clients.
- Map delivery routes to ensure timely deliveries.
- Communicate with dispatch as needed.
- Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document.
- Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip. Report any defects, breakdowns or damage to the truck, boom or Moffett to dispatch and maintenance immediately.
- Check weather conditions and road reports before departure.
- Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean.
- Maintain and service as needed (refuel, tire pressure, etc.)
- Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered (damage to property or trucks)
- Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs, pre-trips, post-trips, in-house Ct Stone daily log.
- Complete a written log out if over 150 Air Miles.
- Track and report working hours.
- Adhere to company rules and regulations.
- Obey all applicable traffic laws, speed limits and drive according to the weather/road conditions.
- Comply with DOT regulations. Make sure fire extinguishers and Triangles are in the truck.
- Always make safety a priority. Assess job site before operating Moffett/fill job evaluation form.
- Make sure all delivery tickets are signed at time of delivery and drop directions are followed, be sure to have a waiver signed if potential damage is possible to property.
- Work with customers at job sites to place products where they would like it. If it can’t be done without damage to property and the customer is unwilling to find an alternative drop area, contact dispatch to handle the situation.
- Report all accidents, damage to property, no matter how small to dispatch proceeding with a detailed incident report filled out in detail.
Qualifications:
- Class B CDL license with a clean driving record and no moving violations required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience operating tri-axel trucks and dump trucks preferred.
- Proficiency in operating Moffett forklifts and other relevant equipment.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations regarding load securing and pre/post-trip inspections.
- Familiarity with construction job sites and safety precautions preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must pass background check and drug test.
Certificate and Licenses:
· Valid Class B driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
- Alert, focused, and detail oriented. Proficient in using GPS and other routing systems. An innate sense of direction. Disciplined, dependable and resourceful. High level of composure and good stress management.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
- Company driver
Trucking Route:
- Local
Experience:
- Flatbed: 3 years (Preferred)
- Dump Truck: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CDL – Class B (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Title: CDL Class B Driver -2 yrs. experience, Class B license
Company: Connecticut Stone Supplies, Inc.
Location: Milford
