Warehouse CDL Hazmat Driver

Company: Vallen
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Warehouse CDL Hazmat Driver

Driver

Pasadena, TX

• ID: 10573-034
• Full-Time/Regular

Position Summary:

Drives a company provided vehicle to transport and deliver goods to designated locations. Safely and efficiently operate

vehicles in compliance with Vallen policies and procedures, as well as Federal and State regulations. The position requires

Class-A Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) with Hazmat endorsements.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive company commercial vehicles (CDL required vehicles) to transport and deliver goods to designated locations in a safe manner and in compliance with all State and Federal DOT standards and regulations.
• Properly and safely secure loads and assure loads are within vehicle weight.
• Prepare receipts, verify count and condition of freight, and may collect payments for deliveries.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with manager to receive delivery instructions.
• Make reports of overages, shortages and damages as needed.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water; Report any defects and/or problems.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains and spark plugs.
• Report vehicle accident/incident immediately to management.
• Operate material-handling equipment safely and efficiently as required.
• Maintain a truck log according to State and Federal regulations.
• Interact and maintain positive customer relations at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Valid Class-A CDL w Hazmat endorsements.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a current DOT physical card.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or
• 3+ years or more experience and /or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class-A CDL required.
• Forklift experience
• DOT knowledge and safety
• Familiar with different style trailers and how to hook them up
• Pulling 16' - 53' trailers
• Tractor Trailer experience
• Backing up trailers

Relevant experience should include:

• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency and/or a demonstrated technical aptitude to learn; preferred technical skills to include but not limited to MS-Office products, Vista, Control, SX.e, Prophet 21.
• Ability to pass written and driving equipment tests.
• Previous forklift/cherry picker experience.
• Basic safety knowledge (i.e., proper lifting techniques, etc.).

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

• An associate in this position is regularly required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel a computer mouse or other computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects; stand, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to move or traverse considerable distances during the course of the workday.
• Must frequently be able to kneel or crouch to inspect vehicle.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.
• Frequently operate a computer a scanning device, computer, copier, fax machine and telephone.
• Frequently operate a dolly, pallet jack and other material handling equipment in loading and unloading supplies.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to bright lights, extreme hot and cold weather, loud noise, dust, gas and, or fumes.
• Occasionally work long and varied hours required.
• Occasionally work mandatory physical inventory.

About Vallen

Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions and services along with a comprehensive range of maintenance, repair, operating, production, safety, and electrical products to meet the growing supply needs of customers in facilities across North America and around the world. Vallen is headquartered in Belmont, NC and is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA, part of the global Sonepar family.

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What are the Benefits?

401K Plan, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and a definitive career path.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran

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