Driver (DOT - CDL)

Fastenal - Jessup, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Jessup, PA

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Over the Road Driver (DOT - CDL) position at Fastenal involves delivering products to and from distribution centers and customer locations. The role requires operating a safe and well-maintained truck, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries while adhering to safety regulations and company policies. The driver will represent the Fastenal fleet and is expected to maintain a clean work environment and participate in health and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent service to branches and customers by delivering products promptly and efficiently.
• Utilizing a handheld scanner for tracking deliveries.
• Unloading products from trucks using hand, pallet jack, or forklift.
• Interacting with shipping and receiving departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintaining a clean work environment within the equipment used.
• Inspecting and reporting defects or issues in equipment.
• Complying with DOT and Fastenal safety regulations.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Complying with health, safety, and sustainability rules and expectations.
• Participating in activities and programs that help 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 (CDL).
• 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 DOT regulations regarding CDL drivers.
• Maintain DOT regulated Drivers Hours-of-Service.
• Willingness to travel and drive interstate routes across state lines.
• Demonstrate core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. and maneuver up to 150 lbs.
• Successfully complete 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer contribution