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Phoenix, AZ

Strong knowledge of automatic and manual transmission systems * Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical transmission issues * Familiarity with diagnostic equipment * Valid driver's license and ...

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CDL Driver - Manual Transmission

CDL Driver - Manual Transmission

Palmetto Corp

Lugoff, SC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Palmetto Corp rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Application Instructions
Thank you for your interest in our company. Please review the Position Description and Requirements below to ensure that you possess the necessary qualifications. Then select Apply Now. You will be redirected to another screen with some additional tasks. Be sure to complete all necessary tasks prior to submitting your application. We look forward to evaluating your application.
Position Description
Job Summary: A CDL Truck Driver operates heavy, on-road trucks. Drivers are required to maintain detailed logs on the substance(s) being hauled and their weight, and they must have that information available for inspection at all times. Additionally, drivers are expected to do regular safety checks of their vehicles, in the form of walk-around visual inspections.
Drivers are given a route and expected to follow it. This allows deliveries to be executed on schedule and ensures that the driver uses only roads that permit heavy truck operation.
Drivers are expected to follow all safety regulations for the operation of their vehicle both at the job site and at the delivery locations. Drivers are expected to do all they can to maintain the uncontaminated state of their product through the hauling process and delivery.
Drivers must possess any certification required by the State of South Carolina to operate these heavy vehicles. Drivers must also maintain a clean driving record.
Drivers Must:
  • Inspect truck before and after trips and submit report indicating truck condition.
  • Read bill of lading to determine assignment.
  • Fasten chain or binders to secure load on trailer during transit.
  • Load, unload or assists in loading and unloading truck.
  • Must be able to use electronic communication devices.

Follow regulations
  • Observe OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations
  • Follow all company and regulatory agency safety policies
  • Maintain a valid commercial driver's license and medical card.

Operate vehicle safely
  • Check lights and safety equipment daily
  • Obey all traffic laws, including:

- driving within posted speed limits
- stopping and looking for traffic at all stop signs
  • Drive defensively
  • Report any unsafe equipment or working conditions to your supervisor
  • Allow no riders who have not been approved by your supervisor

Position Requirements
Job Requirements:
  • Current CDL License with minimum of one year experience
  • Must be comfortable with a manual transmission
  • Understand/acknowledge the SC short haul regulations for Hours of Service of drivers within the 100 air mile radius. (12 hours per day, no more than 70 hours per 7 days, or 80 hours in 8 days. Must have minimum of 8 hours off between shifts. Drivers are allowed a one-time exception each week of up to 16 hours in one day. That day must be logged by a paper log book.)
  • Must be able to pre-trip/post-trip for the overall condition of the unit to insure that it is safe for highway use as well as being safe for the driver to drive. (Check all fluid levels, belts, pulleys, tires, air lines, hydraulic lines, tarp systems, lights, and motion of the dump body).
  • Pass a drug test
  • Current Medical Card
  • Satisfactory Driving Record
  • Must be able to work days, nights and/or weekends as necessary

Equal Opportunity Employer
PALMETTO CORP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is PALMETTO CORP's policy to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All current employees are encouraged to refer minority and women recruits for employment whenever hiring opportunities are available.

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