Regional CDL A Flatbed Driver (Houston, Texas)
We are looking for a Regional Class A Flatbed Driver based near our Houston warehouse facility to help service our customers in Texas and every state that touches Texas!
United Pipe & Steel is part of the Reliance, Inc. family of companies. Our mission is to be a best-in-class distributor, delivering a competitively priced and diverse mix of high-quality pipe and tube products on our fleet with the shortest lead times to wholesale distributors.
Position Description
- 2-3 Nights a week OTR in Sleeper Cab.
- Start day could be Sunday or Monday; home on Fridays.
- Full-time, steady year-round work.
- Hourly pay w/ OT after 40 hours (Drivers typically work 60-65 hours on average).
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct pre/post-trip truck inspections.
- Responsible for taking care of & maintaining all assigned equipment and products.
- Strictly follow local commercial driving laws and federal and DOT regulations concerning Hours of Service, vehicle operation, and inspection.
- Must maintain load security.
- Make deliveries on schedule and inform the manager if delays are anticipated.
- Provide a consistently high level of customer service.
- Complete and verify paperwork for accuracy.
- Valid Class A CDL record with excellent working knowledge of traffic laws/ DOT regulations.
Requirements Skills / Abilities
- Clean driving record; no DUI/DWI convictions in the past ten years; no more than three citations or accidents in the past three years.
- Prior flatbed experience is preferred, or similar experiences are considered.
- Minimal of one year of commercial driving experience.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- No restrictions; Must be able to drive a manual transmission.
Physical Requirements
- Physical position, involving heavy lifting (~75 lbs.)
- Ability to climb on and off flatbed trailers, re-strapping or tarping product as needed.
- Able to pass random drug tests.
Benefits
- $5000 Sign-on Bonus
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance includes Vision, Dental, Short-term Disability & Life Insurance coverage.
- 10 Company Paid Holidays
- Matching 401K Plan
- Safety Bonuses
- Unlimited Referral Bonus Potential
- Yearly performance reviews.
Job Type: Full-time
United Pipe & Steel is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.