CDL A Truck Driver - Home Daily - Dubuque, IA

Company: Andersen
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Job Description:

Description & Requirements










Shift your career into gear with Andersen!Home Daily - First Shift!Overtime Eligible!Starting Rate $23.75!$2,500 Sign-On Bonus!Paid Time Off: 13 daysPaid Holidays: 10 daysBenefits starting within 30 days: Health/ Dental/ Vison & 401KLove the Life You See through YOUR windshield! The average tenure of Andersen's drivers is 9 years! With over 119 years in business, Andersen is the largest Window & Door manufacturer in North America. How did we get here? With a vision to design products and services that were different and better, and working all together to DELIVER a promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen. No matter your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference!ABOUT THE POSITION:This home daily opportunity will be based in Dubuque, Iowa. This is a hands-on, loading and unloading, pick-up and delivery position. The driver will be responsible for transporting and delivering our windows and doors and assisting in loading and offloading at our 4 locations in Dubuque. This position requires a wide range of skills from practicing safe driving and delivery to top-notch customer service. Skip the gym and start your weekends early!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely assist in the loading and unloading of the product to customer's location and/ or return products. (Driver will be required to handle the windows and doors).
• Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of windows and doors of varying weights
• Drive truck to destinations in accordance with Federal regulations.
• Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speed in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather or in tight loading dock areas.
• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations including driver logs, possible fuel purchases, mileage records, and other records required by law.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations for safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Professional representation of the Andersen Corporation.
• Able to answer questions regarding packing lists, invoices, packaging and material content. If unable to answer specific questions, direct customer to appropriate contact at Andersen.QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License and doubles endorsement if twin trailers are pulled at location.
  • Ability to operate manual transmission
  • Have an acceptable accident and moving violation Motor Vehicle Record.
  • 2 years previous tractor-trailer (or straight truck, depending on equipment) driving experience including winter driving experience.
  • Ability to read, write and perform simple mathematical calculations with general mental ability to handle receipts, read maps, read road signs, maintain logs, etc.
  • Good oral communication skills
  • Ability to follow instructions and take directions via on-board computer system and by phone.
  • Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
  • Knowledge of D.O.T. regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, vehicle inspection and maintenance.
  • Meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
  • Satisfactorily pass a drug test.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    • Ability to sit and remain alert while driving for extended periods of time.
    • Ability to shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
    • Ability to perform frequent squatting or crouching to handle position and secure windows and doors.
    • Able to enter and exit the vehicle's cab as many as 45 times a day or more.
    • Able to perform frequent pushing or pulling of windows and doors weighing up to 100 pounds on a dolly or cart.
    • Able to frequently carry windows and doors weighing up to 50 pounds of varying size and shape and occasionally carry windows and doors weighing up to 100 pounds.
    • Able to frequently reach for cargo above shoulder level, at waist level and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls to operate the truck.
    • Able to hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel lever, lock and release pintle-hooks, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, climb into and off of vehicles, fuel vehicles and check engine oil coolant levels.
      CULTURE AND BENEFIS:------"Be Orange. Be You" is---how we express---our belief that by embracing our differences and---empowering---you,---we'll---be a stronger team able to---accomplish---what otherwise---wouldn't---be possible.---This Orange spirit---has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand*---and the one---homeowners---love the most.** It's also why we're committed to supporting you to---approach---each day with---a bright outlook.-----Benefits include, and are not limited to:-----
      • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance--------
      • Health Savings Account contributions--------
        • Paid holidays plus PTO--------
        • 401(k) plan & contributions--------
        • Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities--------
        • Charity contributions-----
        • Nationwide---career opportunities-----We look forward to seeing how your---unique---skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be---the leader we are today.-----*---2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects-----**---2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners-----ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARYWe're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive-work life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine's 2021 "America's Best Large Employers" and a "Best Employer for Diversity." As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No Matter your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference.In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate.-- Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.------Andersen is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.--

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