TRUCK DRIVER CLASS A CDL– (Tallahassee, FL)
Company Background:
Dyke Industries is a privately held company which has been in business since 1866. Dyke Industries, Inc. is the corporate successor to two millwork manufacturing companies, Dyke Bros., established in Fort Smith, Arkansas in 1870, and Cole Manufacturing Company, established in Memphis, Tennessee 1866. The company in its present form was incorporated in 1942. Our fourteen distribution outlets are strategically located providing 18 states with a broad line of residential and commercial building materials including interior and exterior doors, millwork, and windows. Dyke has always been a forerunner in the millwork industry because of the belief in service, quality, and stability.
Our mission statement is clear: To be the leader in the markets we service by delivering a quality product at a competitive price on time and complete.
Position Description:
- Transporting finished goods and raw materials to our retail and distribution customers
- Inspect truck daily before leaving yard for mechanical and/or safety issues, complete daily inspection reports and make sure load is properly secured.
- Able to pull product to the back of truck for unloading process at each stop
- Comply with driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as company policies and procedures.
- Maneuver trucks into loading/unloading positions including backing up tractor/trailer to dock.
- Comply with DOT and Company policies
- Communicate with supervisor reporting any delays, defects, etc. prior to leaving customer’s yard
Requirements/Experience
- Able to lift and carry 50-75 lbs.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- At least 1 years driving experience
- Extensive knowledge of truck driving rules and regulations
- No recent moving or driving violations
- Valid CDL Class A driver’s license
- Ability to drive straight shift and automatic tractor
- Pass background, drug screen and physical
- Able to communicate a plan to various groups
- Able to deal with complications in a professional manner
Skills and Abilities:
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty and integrity
- Detail-Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations:
- Commitment to the Company goal of delivering a quality product at a competitive price on time and complete – every time.
- Strong Desire to see those that are subordinate grow and succeed
- Ambition to learn and grow from current position into greater position within the Company while mentoring another to take over the supervisor position
Job Type:
- Full-time
Pay/Compensation:
- This is a ‘career’ position with a competitive salary
Benefits:
- Health insurance with prescription
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit Sharing
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday. Hours vary depending on routes
- Occasional Saturday
- Possibility for an overnight run on occasion
Company's website:
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Operations Manager’s responsibilities include:
- Long-term planning to create initiatives that further the company’s overall goals
- Coordinating different teams to exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities
- Assessing and analyzing departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits
- Inspiring and motivating employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives
- Communicating with the board or other senior officials about shifting company priorities and projects
- Identifying potential problems and points of friction and working to find solutions in order to maximize efficiency and revenue
- Identifying opportunities to expand or shift course in order to take advantage of changes in the market
