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Day & Zimmermann Corporate

Class A Driver, Onsite

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What they do

A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$42,667 / year median in Kansas

-7% projected decline

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Job Description

We're looking for a full-time, Heavy Driver to join our Day & Zimmermann team located in Parsons, Kansas. As the Heavy Driver, here's the work you'll do:
  • Checks truck for proper operating condition, recommends necessary repairs, and may make minor adjustments. May supervise a small crew of laborers.
  • Performs necessary functions to receive, move, store and outship material in an efficient and safe manner. Responsible for onsite transportation of hazardous waste.
  • Picks orders for line support and shipments. Check or count freight for accuracey and/or damage
  • Assembles various types of merchandise to be shipped.
  • Performs necessary inventory functions as required and responsible to insure accurate counts on storage items This role is for you if you have these skills:
  • Experience operating a semi with trailer and forklift safely.
  • Knowledge of Security regulations (ATF, DSS, Homeland Security)
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong math skills.
  • Effective communication skills. And if you have these qualifications:
  • High School and/or equivalent.
  • 3 years minimum experience
  • Forklift
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement, Class A-CDL
  • Minimal reading comprehension 6th grade level required We care about our employees and it shows.
Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members! To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation: Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery. Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.) Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist) Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction) Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds Walking Repetitive motion of any part of the body Kneeling, crouching or crawling Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion) Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers) Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure) Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb) Hearing Talking Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time. Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
Expertise in:
Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite. Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
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Talent Acquisition Partner:
Andrew Johnson Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$25.79 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Prescription drug insurance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person