CDL Driver

Job Details

Job Location: New Orleans Branch - Jefferson, LA 70121Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: Monday - Friday - Day Shift

CDL Driver – Class A

Location: 608 Time Saver Ave, Harahan, LA 70123
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday (with occasional exceptions), home every night. Flexibility is essential
Overtime: Hours vary with opportunities for overtime.

Position Overview
The CDL Driver safely and efficiently operates an inter-city truck or combination unit between terminals, relay stations, and various delivery points. This role includes loading/unloading freight, verifying documentation, and maintaining compliance with all company, state, and federal regulations to ensure freight arrives safely and on time.

About Conklin Metal Industries
Conklin Metal Industries is a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor of sheet metal, HVAC, and duct fabrication supplies, with roots dating back to 1874. We operate eighteen warehouses across the southeastern U.S. and serve a wide range of customers, including:
•    Sheet metal and mechanical contractors
•    Duct fabricators
•    Residential and multifamily new-construction contractors
•    HVAC service and replacement specialists
We are a one-stop shop for commercial and residential HVAC duct systems—providing everything from sheet metal and spiral/round duct to the materials needed to connect, insulate, reinforce, dampen sound, control air flow, access, hang, and seal. We also carry the southeast’s widest range of sheet metal forming machinery.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
•    Perform daily pre-trip inspections on vehicle, parts, and accessories.
•    Review shipping papers and verify load type, hazards, and securement methods.
•    Operate vehicles in compliance with DOT, State Vehicle Code, and Title 13 regulations.
•    Pick up and deliver freight as assigned.
•    Load, unload, and move freight manually or with mechanical lifting equipment.
•    Hook and unhook trailers as needed.
•    Collect COD freight charges and return as instructed.
•    Match, count, and verify freight with billing documents; note exceptions in writing.
•    Secure loads with tarps, chains, straps, or webbing.
•    Maintain a professional appearance and customer-focused attitude.
•    Perform general clean-up of truck and trailer interiors.
•    Report all accidents, injuries, or equipment issues immediately.
•    Maintain accurate Driver’s Record of Duty Status per DOT regulations.
•    Safely operate pallet jacks, forklifts, lift gates, and related equipment.
•    Work independently with minimal supervision.
•    Perform other related duties as required.

Scope & Accountability
•    Safe, legal operation of commercial vehicles.
•    Timely and secure transport of freight.
•    Proper loading/unloading to minimize risk of damage or injury.
•    Accurate documentation for freight and vehicle operations.
•    Professional representation of Conklin Metal and the trucking industry.

Physical Demands
The driver must be able to:
•    Sit and remain alert while driving for up to 10 hours.
•    Shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
•    Frequently enter/exit vehicle cab (36–66 inches off the ground), using steps and handholds.
•    Perform bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing as needed.
•    Push freight up to 75 lbs frequently and up to 250 lbs occasionally (with or without mechanical aid).
•    Lift and carry freight 1–50 lbs frequently and 51–122 lbs occasionally.
•    Reach at, above, and below waist/shoulder levels.
•    Load/unload full trailers up to 50,000 lbs, including moving containers, drums, cylinders, and cartons.
•    Install and remove tire chains during inclement weather.
•    Hook/unhook vehicle combinations; lower/raise landing gear; operate fifth-wheel release; attach/release safety chains; open/close cargo doors; climb, fuel, and check engine fluids.

Benefits
•    Medical
•    Dental
•    Vision
•    Life Insurance
•    401(k) with 4% company match
•    Profit-sharing
•    Paid Time Off (PTO)
•    10 company-paid holidays
Eligibility begins on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.
 

Qualifications