Local Driver

Full Time
Des Moines, IA 50313
Posted Today
Job description

CDL Drivers set your GPS and take the road to success with Beacon! Drive your way to a new career!

As a full-time Driver at Beacon, you’ll work close to home and have your nights and weekends free.

You’ll travel locally to deliver building materials to our customers, while adhering to and understanding safety policies and regulations.

A clean driving record and top-notch customer service skills are a must! Experienced, safety conscious, and customer-focused drivers encouraged to apply!

We’re looking for experienced Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers with their CDL A driver license to join our team.

What can I expect?

  • Competitive Pay
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Potential for Overtime
  • Paid Time Off Plus Holidays
  • Potential for training and certifications on an as needed basis

What will my day-to-day look like?

  • Pre-inspect truck, load with materials and verify load for accuracy
  • Set up job perimeters, inspect site to ensure a safe environment to unload
  • Unload truck at site –involves lifting of heavy building materials and operation of heavy equipment
  • Guide helper to ensure safe unloading
  • Communicate regularly with dispatcher to ensure timely product delivery at job site
  • Communicate potential on-site hazards to branch management
  • Keep logbook up to date at all times
  • Adhere to and understand safety policies and regulations
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What are the requirements?

  • CDL Class A driver license in good standing
  • Drivers must be 21 years of age or older
  • Will need 12 months of prior and verifiable commercial driving experience
  • Hazmat endorsement or ability to obtain it
  • Should be comfortable driving a manual transmission tractor trailer and operate heavy equipment for unloading
  • Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • The ideal candidate will always put safety first and will always wear appropriate PPE
  • Should prefer working in a team environment but be comfortable working on independent tasks

What will give me an edge over other applicants?

  • Experience handling building materials
  • Forklift experience
  • Knuckle Boom and/or Moffett experience highly preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Fuel card
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid orientation
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid toll fees
  • Paid training
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Vision insurance

Trucking driver type:

  • Company driver

Trucking home time:

  • Home daily

Trucking route:

  • Local

Application Question(s):

  • This position is M-F with start times as early as 6am till 6pm (occasionally). Are you able to work these hours consistently?
  • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • If yes, are you able to provide proof that you are eligible to legally work in the United States?
  • Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B visa status)?
  • Can you drive a manual transmission (Required for this position)?
  • Are you over the age of 21?

Experience:

  • CDL: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CDL A/B License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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