OTR Truck Driver Oppotunities at Carpenter Company

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of prior experience driving a commercial vehicle over the road.
• Possess and maintain a valid CDL driver's license.
• Checks of prior employment must be acceptable.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to make overnight trips on an average of two nights per week.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and call-in with short notice.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Essential Functions:

1. Receive and understand instructions from Dispatcher, Shipping Supervisor, and external customers.
2. Must maintain highest respect of the customer and meeting their needs.
3. Ability to communicate and relay information to others.
4. Operate and maintain a clean and serviceable MVR within Company's guidelines, including fueling and checking/refilling equipment's required fluid levels of unit, or units used.
5. Properly follow administrative procedures regarding billing and manifest paperwork.
6. Transport and deliver materials and services per customer requirements.
7. Knowing, understanding, and complying with all State and Federal DOT rules and regulations governing the operation of tractor trailers and transportation of Company products and materials, including maintaining accurate DOT logs.
8. Report conditions that may affect the operations of the trucks and trailers.
9. Deliver product as scheduled.
10. Assist in loading and unloading.
11. Lifting more than 75 lbs.
12. Required to perform checks to equipment and/or vehicle used at start, during, and end of use.
13. Report any errors or customer concerns to Company management as soon as practical.

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. Our Russellville Division employees average over 11 years of service with the company, and we'd like for you to join us!  To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.