CDL Driver

MEMPHIS, TN: CDL DRIVER POSITION DESCRIPTION Conklin Metal Industries is looking for an experienced CDL Driver to join our Memphis team! If you’re looking for a driving position that gets you home every night , offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule, and gives you the opportunity for overtime without being on the road for days at a time, this could be a great fit. Our drivers are an important part of the Conklin team. You’ll safely deliver sheet metal, HVAC, and duct fabrication products to customers throughout the region while providing the dependable, professional service our customers have come to expect. This is a hands-on driving position that includes loading, unloading, securing freight, and interacting directly with customers. LOCATION Conklin Metal Industries – Memphis Branch 4083 East Raines Road Memphis, TN 38118 SCHEDULE Monday-Friday, with occasional exceptions Typical schedule: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM Hours may vary depending on deliveries Overtime opportunities available Home every night – no overnight runs What You’ll Do As a CDL Driver, you’ll be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting products between our branch and customer locations. Your Day May Include Performing daily pre-trip vehicle inspections Reviewing bills of lading, manifests, and shipping paperwork Safely operating commercial vehicles in accordance with DOT, state, and company requirements Picking up and delivering freight to customer locations Loading and unloading products manually or with forklifts, pallet jacks, lift gates, and other equipment Matching, counting, and verifying freight against shipping documents Properly securing loads using straps, chains, webbing, tarps, or other equipment Hooking and unhooking trailers when required Maintaining required driver logs and documentation Keeping the truck and trailer clean and organized Reporting vehicle concerns, accidents, or injuries immediately Providing friendly, professional service to customers Working independently and managing your route responsibly What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who takes safety seriously, is dependable, and understands that our drivers represent Conklin every time they arrive at a customer’s location. The Right Candidate Will Be Comfortable Operating a commercial vehicle safely and legally Working independently with minimal supervision Handling and securing a variety of freight Loading and unloading deliveries Completing DOT and delivery paperwork accurately Communicating professionally with customers and coworkers Adjusting to changing routes, delivery schedules, and daily priorities Physical Requirements This is an active CDL position and requires more than driving. Drivers must be able to safely perform the physical duties associated with loading, unloading, securing, and delivering freight. This Includes The Ability To Sit and remain alert while driving for extended periods Frequently enter and exit the truck cab throughout the day Bend, climb, balance, squat, crouch, reach, push, and pull as needed Frequently lift and carry freight weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasionally lift and carry heavier freight, up to approximately 122 lbs. Move heavier freight with appropriate mechanical assistance Push freight on carts, dollies, or other equipment Spend portions of the workday standing and walking on a variety of surfaces Safely hook and unhook trailers and operate landing gear, fifth-wheel releases, cargo doors, safety chains, and related equipment Load, unload, position, and secure freight using appropriate equipment and safe material-handling practices WHY CONKLIN? Conklin Metal Industries has been serving the HVAC and sheet metal industry since 1874. We are a fourth-generation, family-owned company with locations throughout the Southeast. We want our drivers to have a career that allows them to work hard, serve our customers, and still get home at the end of the day. If you’re an experienced CDL driver looking for Monday-Friday work, local/regio…

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