Job Summary
This position is accountable for the safe, effective and efficient transportation of steel service center products and goods as directed by the Traffic Manager.
Job Responsibilities
Meets and maintains all requirements related to holding a Commercial Driver License (CDL) within established time limits
Complies with and follows all State and Federal Highway Rules and Regulations
Ensures the proper loading and placement of product (including weight distribution) per load prior to transport
Ensures each load is properly and effectively secured to transport
Ensures all products are adequately protected from damage (including weather conditions) during transportation
Ensures Fleet Equipment is inspected and in good working order prior to use and is kept clean and in good working order during use
Supports the use of new technology and innovative equipment that is installed in the trucks
Presents professional, polite, efficient image at all times to customers, co-workers, supervisors, customs, law officers and the general public
Utilizes safe driving practices at all times
Prepare the materials for unloading at the destination point and supervises the unloading process
Immediately reports any problems or accidents to the Traffic Manager and appropriate Law Enforcement Officials
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED
At least 21 years old
Must have CDL with proper endorsements
Safe driving record
Must be able to pass DOT physical exam and drug test
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing
Needs 6 months verifiable experience driving Class A vehicles
If driver has 6 months but less than 2 years, we will hire and driver will need to complete program Gearing Up before being allowed to drive alone
Program Gearing Up - Driver Competency Test (requires a passing grade)
1. Complete and pass 20 JJ Keller on-line classes
2. A 1-week ride along with a rotation of current Kloeckner drivers and delivery routes. A low-speed driving skills examination on Kloeckner property.
3. A 30-day field training program consisting of the trainee driving while accompanied by an experienced current Kloeckner driver, consisting of city, rural, and interstate driving. At the discretion of local management, a third-party firm can be utilized to provide the training.
4. Two check rides required (one must be with the supervisor); approving all required areas; including ELD operation, pre-trip inspections (DVIR), cargo securement, turning and backing, driving in city, rural, and interstate areas.
5. Upon successful completion of two (2) check rides, the driver is available for normal driving operations under a probationary period for 3 months.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)


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