Driver (DOT - CDL)

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Find your future at Fastenal! Our distribution center is hiring energetic, team oriented individuals be on our transportation team! Working as a Full-time Driver (DOT- CDL), you will be representing our fleet as you deliver from Fastenal Distribution Centers to branches and customer on-site locations. You will operate a safe, well-maintained and late model tractor trailer or straight truck. Delivery trucks are pre-loaded, in order of delivery, by warehouse employees prior to departure and you will be responsible for unloading the freight at each stop along your route; most routes average 10-12 stops. We offer established routes that may see periodic change based off needs of the company. Fastenal Company is committed to environmental protection and to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. We strive to integrate EHS & Sustainability considerations into all our business decisions, plans, and operations.

Responsibilities

  • Utilizing a handheld scanner
  • Unloading product from trucks by hand, pallet jack, or by forklift
  • Providing excellent service to our branches and customers by delivering product in a prompt, efficient manner
  • Interacting with our shipping and receiving departments
  • Maintaining a clean work environment within our equipment
  • Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of work area
  • Inspecting and reporting defects or issues in equipment
  • Complying with DOT and Fastenal safety regulations
  • Complying with health, safety and sustainability rules and expectations
  • Participating in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety and sustainability objectives
  • Learning, passing, and practicing various environmental health and safety trainings

Requirements

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Possess or are currently in progress of obtaining a Commercial Driver's License
  • Possess a current Health Card OR have the ability to obtain one
  • Possess a current Haz Mat endorsement OR have the ability to obtain one (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
  • Meet Fastenal driving record requirements
  • Demonstrate strong working knowledge of the DOT regulations in regards to a CDL Driver
  • Maintain DOT regulated Drivers Hours-of-Service
  • Willingness to drive interstate routes across state lines
  • Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
  • Lift up to 60 lbs. and maneuver up to 150lbs.
  • Successfully complete the required DOT drug and alcohol screens, road test, employment verification and background check

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior driving work experience
  • Prior experience operating a forklift
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