CDL Driver
Houston, TX | Full-Time | 12-Hour Shifts | Schedule Based on Operational Needs
Position Overview:
The CDL Driver is responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely transportation of architectural glass products to customers locally, regionally, and across state lines. This is a hands-on driving position that also requires assisting with the handling, securement, loading, and unloading of heavy and fragile architectural glass.
What You’ll Do:
- Safely operate CDL-class commercial vehicles to transport and deliver architectural glass locally, regionally, and across state lines.
- Inspect loads and ensure glass products are properly positioned and secured to prevent shifting, damage, or breakage.
- Assist with the safe loading and unloading of architectural glass products.
- Conduct and document required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection records, delivery documentation, and other required records.
- Comply with applicable federal and state DOT regulations, Hours of Service requirements, company policies, and safety standards.
- Follow assigned routes and delivery schedules and promptly communicate delays or changes.
- Verify delivery documentation and obtain required customer signatures or proof of delivery.
- Immediately report vehicle defects, accidents, incidents, product damage, or delivery delays.
- Maintain communication with the Logistics team throughout assigned routes.
- Maintain the cleanliness and general condition of assigned company vehicles.
- Assist with warehouse, loading, or other operational duties when not assigned to delivery routes, as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) appropriate for the commercial vehicle operated.
- Minimum of 3 years of commercial driving experience.
- Acceptable driving record in accordance with company and insurance requirements.
- Must successfully complete required pre-employment screening, including background and motor vehicle record (MVR) checks.
- Must meet all applicable DOT driver qualification requirements.
- Knowledge of federal and state DOT regulations and Hours of Service requirements.
- Experience transporting architectural glass, construction materials, or other fragile materials is preferred.
- Experience with load securement and safe transportation of large or fragile materials is preferred.
- Forklift/material-handling experience is preferred; certification may be required based on assigned duties.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and complete time-sensitive deliveries.
- Ability and willingness to travel overnight or out of state when required.
Physical & Schedule Requirements:
- Must be able and willing to work 12-hour shifts.
- Must be physically capable of safely lifting, handling, moving, and assisting with heavy pieces of architectural glass throughout the shift, individually or with team/mechanical assistance as appropriate.
- Must be able to remain active and on your feet for extended periods during the shift.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing, shipping, logistics, or production-floor environment, as applicable to the position.
- Must follow all required safety procedures and properly use required PPE.
- Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required.
Safety Expectations:
Safety is a critical responsibility of this position. Employees are expected to follow all company safety rules, glass-handling procedures, PPE requirements, equipment procedures, and applicable transportation or production standards. Unsafe conditions, damaged products, equipment concerns, or other safety issues must be reported immediately.
Candidate Information (Información del candidato)
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