CDL-A Driver - Oelwein, IA

Get to know East Penn!

East Penn Manufacturing is a world-class leader in automotive battery manufacturing with over 75 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise.  As a privately held, financially secure, family-owned company, we are proud of our reputation for exceptional quality and customer service, safe driving records, and excellent CSA scores.  Our employees are the heart of our company, and many have built long-term careers here - nearly 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity of a lifetime!  For more information about East Penn Mfg., please visit www.dekacareers.com.

 

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.

 

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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Overview

East Penn Manufacturing, (a manufacturer of Deka Batteries and Accessories) currently drives diesel powered tractor‑trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight of up to 80,000 lbs or a smaller vehicle when required.

 

Average Starting Salary - $75,000 - $85,000

 

Average Salary - $98,000

 

Responsibilities

• Trips may range from 1 to 5 days in length.
• Delivers and picks up freight from specified locations, such as warehouses, stores, industrial plants, railroad yards, shipping piers, and small businesses.
• Verifies freight with shipping papers.
• Drives to specified locations, applying knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous material reguations.
• Uses skills in highway navigation as well as maneuvering a vehicle in various situations, such as narrow passageways, heavy traffic, and adverse weather conditions.
• Inspects the vehicle for mechanical and safety defects before and after ach trip, and submits a report indicating the vehicle condition.
• Maintains a Driver's Daily log according to Federal regulations.
• Prepares shipping papers for freight received.
• Interacts with customers when delivering or receiving freight or collecting payment for goods delivered.
• Calculates payment due for goods delivered or credit due for goods returned.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with dispatcher to receive instructions.
• May assist in loading or unloading with a pallet truck or forklift or manually when required (lifting up to 100 lbs).
• May be required to place deliveries at the delivery site according to the customer instructions, including rotation of stock.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, or tire chains.
• *Maintains regular attendance.
• *Ability to work mandatory over time.
• Performs other duties as requested by Management.
• Responsible for producing a high quality product.
• Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• *These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.

Qualifications

• Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with Endorsements for Air Brakes and Hazmat (endorsements not required prior to employment but obtainment required during probationary period) Training provided.
• Literate with good communication and math skills.
• Customer focused professionalism. 

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry:

• Competitive compensation
• Espenses, including meals, paid
• Company cell phone
• Paid on-the-job training
• Annual bonus
• Group insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 401K savings plan
• Life insurance
• 9 paid holidays and 10 days of paid time off
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities