Regional CDL A Flatbed Driver (Houston, TX)
We are looking for a Regional Flatbed Driver to join our Houston, TX team!
United Pipe & Steel is within 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. This position requires two to three overnight stays per week, staying within the Western states!
Overview
- 2-3 nights out per week in a Freightliner sleeper cab. Home by Friday.
- Early morning start times
- Full-time, steady year-round work
- Hourly pay w/ OT after 40 hours (Drivers typically work 60-65 hours a week on average.)
Key Responsibilities
- Safety first! Safely operates flatbed commercial vehicles at all times!
- Conduct pre/post-trip truck inspections.
- Responsible for taking care of & maintaining all assigned equipment and products, including reporting vehicle maintenance needs.
- Strictly follow DOT regulations, federal, and local laws concerning hours of service, vehicle operations, and inspections.
- Must maintain load security.
- Make deliveries on schedule and inform the manager if delays are anticipated.
- Verify count and condition of material; complete all necessary paperwork for accuracy, including signatures for delivered goods.
- Professionally represent the company and provide a consistently high level of customer service.
Requirements / Abilities
- Clean driving record; no DUI/DWI convictions in the past ten years; no more than three violations occurring in the last 3 years.
- Minimal of one year of verifiable commercial driving experience, with flatbed experience preferred.
- Must be able to operate manual transmission.
Physical Requirements
- Physical position, involving heavy lifting (~50 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
- Affordable and comprehensive medical insurance
- Vision, Dental, Short-term Disability & Life insurance included.
- 401K plan with employer matching contributions.
- Incentive bonuses.
- Paid vacation and sick time on an accrual basis; 3 weeks a year.
- Paid holiday time.
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $25.00 – $26.00 per hour; Overtime after 40 hours a week.
United Pipe & Steel is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.