Driver (DOT - CDL) - Atlanta, United States - Fastenal

Description

OVERVIEW:

Find your future at Fastenal Our distribution center is hiring energetic, team oriented individuals be on our transportation team Working as a Full-time Driver (DOT- CDL), you will be representing our fleet as you deliver from Fastenal Distribution Centers to branches and customer on-site locations.

You will operate a safe, well-maintained and late model tractor trailer or straight truck.

Delivery trucks are pre-loaded, in order of delivery, by warehouse employees prior to departure and you will be responsible for unloading the freight at each stop along your route; most routes average 10-12 stops.

We offer established routes that may see periodic change based off needs of the company. Fastenal Company is committed to environmental protection and to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. We strive to integrate EHS & Sustainability considerations into all our business decisions, plans, and operations.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
o Utilizing a handheld scanner
o Unloading product from trucks by hand, pallet jack, or by forklift
o Providing excellent service to our branches and customers by delivering product in a prompt, efficient manner
o Interacting with our shipping and receiving departments
o Maintaining a clean work environment within our equipment
o Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of work area
o Inspecting and reporting defects or issues in equipment
o Complying with DOT and Fastenal safety regulations
o Complying with health, safety and sustainability rules and expectations
o Participating in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety and sustainability objectives
o Learning, passing, and practicing various environmental health and safety trainings


REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
o Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Possess or are currently in progress of obtaining a Commercial Driver's License
o Possess a current Health Card OR have the ability to obtain one
o Possess a current Haz Mat endorsement OR have the ability to obtain one (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
o Meet Fastenal driving record requirements
o Demonstrate strong working knowledge of the DOT regulations in regards to a CDL Driver
o Maintain DOT regulated Drivers Hours-of-Service
o Willingness to drive interstate routes across state lines
o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
o Lift up to 60 lbs. and maneuver up to 150lbs.
o Successfully complete the required DOT drug and alcohol screens, road test, employment verification and background check


PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Prior driving work experience
o Prior experience operating a forklift