CDL Truck Driver

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY Matthews International is seeking an OTR Driver to join our Logistics Team in Aurora, Indiana for our memorialization business segment. The ideal candidate will have over the road commercial driving experience. The OTR Truck Driver will be responsible for the delivery of caskets to our customers, Distribution Hubs, and vendors regionally as well as over long distances in various states. Most of the driving will be to our Distribution HUBs in Dallas, Plainfield, IN, Atlanta and Harrisburg, PA. The Driver will be driving a Manual Transmission Truck so must be comfortable with operating manual transmission. You will be responsible to comply with Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations. Our drivers may be required to work weekends. Home 2-3 days per week. Competitive Starting Rate of $20.20 hourly with a .60c mile pay. We also offer full benefits which includes: Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays and a 401(k) Retirement Plan. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition. • Deliver new caskets and raw materials to our Distribution HUBs as well as Service Centers in various parts of the country. • Keeps driver log maintained according to ICC regulations. • May assist workers in loading and unloading truck. • Additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS Previous driving experience of a Class A vehicle. Commercial Driver’s License, CDL A license. Current DOT medical card or ability to obtain one. Experience operating CDL A vehicle with manual transmission. Completion of a training course at an accredited truck driving school will be considered. PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT • Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see. • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. • May be exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures while working outside. • Often exposed to contaminants, such as diesel fuel or exhaust. • Occasionally exposed to whole body vibration when driving a truck. • Sometimes exposed to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. #LI-MG2 Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry, committed to supporting customer business growth and helping families transition from grieving to remembrance. We achieve this by delivering products of exceptional craftsmanship along with value‑driven programs and services. Matthews Memorialization is a Matthews International (MATW) company. Matthews International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.