LOGISTICS DRIVER
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Shift: 1st
Starting Compensation Range
- $24.89 - $35.95 hour
What You Will Do
- Pick up and deliver all products in an accurate, safe and prompt manner, Secure cargo for transport as outlined by Federal Motor Carrier Safety standards using chains/binders to conform with local, state and federal regulations
- Load and unload truck in most efficient manner, ensuring orders match manifests
- Conduct pre/post/periodic trip inspections to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good operating order at all times
- Perform basic truck maintenance, including adding oil, fuel or fluids, and minor repairs
- Maintain interior and exterior of truck to reflect professional appearance
- Maintain daily hours and service log according to state and federal regulations
- Demonstrate and instruct customer on the proper operation of equipment
- Train drivers, as needed
- Operate a forklift, as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
Minimum two years' of CDL driving experience, including heavy-haul and tractor/lowboy driving
Valid CDL A licensure, required
Excellent driving record
High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
Thorough knowledge of DOT and Company safety standards and regulations
Capable of operating a 5 or 6 axle configuration truck
Ability to conduct inspections of truck to ensure it is in good working order
Ability to secure cargo for transport using chains and/or binders to conform with local, state and federal regulations
Mechanical aptitude with ability to perform basic truck maintenance tasks
Knowledge of rental, construction, and generator equipment
Must be able to operate, demonstrate and instruct proper equipment operation
Ability to operate a forklift
Willingness to work additional hours as required by job and customer demand
What Success Looks Like In This Role
Excellent customer service skills
Effective communication skills
Interacting professionally with customers and all levels of personnel within organization
Understanding and explaining problems and concerns related to deliveries
Working in coordination with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives
Promoting a positive customer experience
Upholding the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way
Physical Requirements
- Frequently sitting for extended periods of time
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move and/or lift up to 75 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
- Life and disability insurance
- In-house training instructors/programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tool allowances and tool loans
- Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
- Opportunities for overtime
- Shift differential (if applicable)
- You’ll gain access to real learning, real advancement, and a real future in a company that’s reshaping what it means to lead in our industry. If you're looking for purpose, possibilities, and a team that wins together - you belong at Carter Machinery.
- Come build what matters and build your future with us.
- Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance-based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non-discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.
- Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.
- Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.
- *Special rules and restrictions may apply to sign-on bonus eligibility for rehires.
About Carter Machinery
Authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer serving the Mid-Atlantic region.
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