Driver (DOT - CDL)

OVERVIEW :

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. You will cross international and provincial borders while driving. 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 :

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to :

o Providing excellent service to our branches and customers by delivering product in a prompt, efficient manner either tractor-trailer and / or straight body truck over 4500kgs

o Utilizing a handheld scanner

o Unloading product from trucks by hand, pallet jack, or by forklift

o Interacting with our shipping and receiving departments

o Maintaining a clean work environment within our equipment

o Inspecting and reporting defects or issues in equipment through pre-trip, en-route and post trip inspections

o Complying with DOT and Fastenal safety regulations

o Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of work area

o Complying with health, safety and sustainability rules and expectations

o Participating in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety and sustainability objectives

o Learning, passing, and practicing various environmental health and safety trainings

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position :

o Excellent written and oral communication skills

o Possess or are currently in progress of obtaining a Commercial Driver's License

o Possess a current Health Card OR have the ability to obtain one

o Possess a current Haz Mat endorsement OR have the ability to obtain one (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

o Meet Fastenal driving record requirements

o Demonstrate strong working knowledge of the DOT / MTO regulations in regards to a CDL Driver

o Maintain DOT / MTO regulated Drivers Hours-of-Service

o Willingness to drive interstate routes across state lines

o Willingness to cross international and provincial borders

o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork

o Lift up to 60 lbs. and maneuver up to 150lbs.

o Successfully complete the required DOT / MTO drug and alcohol screens, road test, employment verification and background check

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

o Prior driving work experience

o Prior experience operating a forklift