Truck Driver – CDL Class A (Lake Worth)

CDL Class “A” Truck Driver 


FLSA: Hourly/Non – Exempt                                                       

Revision Date 1/21/2021


Purpose of position: Under general supervision, operate company trucks to deliver our products to customers

Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title: 

  • Operate company trucks on public roads to transport, load and unload material to EMS customers
  • Operate vehicle in compliance with all local, state, federal and company rules and in accordance with generally accepted practices of safe driving
  • Complete a driver’s logbook and vehicle inspection report according to DOT regulations
  • Inspect vehicle and required equipment to determine safe operating conditions prior to departure
  • Review shipping papers for nature of load and special handling requirements if any
  • Check load to determine if it’s properly secured and safe
  • Backup truck to loading platform; turn narrow corners; negotiate narrow passageways; keep truck and trailer under control particularly on wet or icy highways
  • Wear safety equipment when handling material
  • Safely load and unload cargo as required
  • Maintain the truck in a clean and safe manner
  • Keep tarp clean, neat, folded, and secured on trailer
  • Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs    

Qualifications:

  • Class “A” CDL driver’s license
  • Preferably 3 years of experience driving a 53ft tractor trailer 
  • No more than one major traffic violation within the past 5 years
  • Lift and carry heavy material up to 50 lbs.; climb on and off a flatbed trailer

EMS is committed to providing a clean work environment with masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves. 

WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE AND AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Category: Driver
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: West Palm Beach

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