Driver Class B CDL

Commercial Driver; Class B

Class B CDL Drivers are a vital part of our operation as we use various size trucks to service customers and perform moving work. A Class B CDL Driver is someone who earned their commercial driver’s license which allows them to operate any straight vehicle with a GVWR (gross vehicle) greater than 26,000 lbs. It also allows you to operate any vehicle towing a trailer that weighs less than 10,000 lbs.  In our industry, this commonly involves a straight truck that has enough capacity for most local moves and is more easily accessible than a tractor trailer in most neighborhoods.

Overall responsibilities include driving (which is essential to this job role), maintaining your Class B license including required physicals and random drug screening, monitoring equipment, leading a moving crew, managing the move by being the main point of contact on site with the customer, directing and working with the crew to pack, load and deliver, and communicating with dispatch and operations.  

In the household goods industry, a Class B CDL Driver is a working position. There are physical and administrative tasks to perform in addition to driving.

Usual working days are Monday through Friday dispatched at 8:00am unless otherwise requested. Saturday crews are assembled when there is a Driver and crew to work, but not usually mandatory. Class B Drivers may be asked to take a shipment interstate within the region. This may be a day trip to PA or DE. Class B CDL Drivers sometimes load and deliver shipments that require being gone overnight - such as VT or VA. A Class B CDL Driver is not usually asked to perform long haul Driving. You will be home each night 90% of the time. A part time Class B CDL Driver would be required to let dispatch know what days they are available at least three weeks in advance for proper planning. 

Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) requires a higher level of knowledge, experience, skills, and physical abilities than what is required to drive a non-commercial vehicle. To obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), an applicant must pass both skills and knowledge testing geared to these higher standards. Additionally, CDL holders are held to a higher standard when operating any type of motor vehicle on public roads. Serious traffic violations committed by a CDL holder can affect their ability to maintain their CDL certification.

Sea Cure Moving is a third-generation family owned and operated company. Owners do work in the business and do not ask anyone to do anything that they have not done or do not do.  We are always willing to train and willing to learn. We like to have fun doing what we love and make a stressful time a little easier for our customers.

Every Sea Cure Moving employee is an ambassador of our core values and is devoted to ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all customers receive exceptional service, and a professional and positive attitude throughout their experience
• Maintain your Class B Commercial License, which includes passing required physicals every two years. This is an essential job function.
• Consistently demonstrate safe operations of any assigned vehicle 26,001 lbs or greater. This is an essential job function.
• Be able to pass random drug screenings. Local or State regulations on cannabis for the public do not apply to an employee with a Commercial License.
• Perform a pre-trip and post-trip inspection of your assigned vehicle
• Fuel up your own vehicle
• Keep assigned vehicles clean
• Maintain inventory control of tools and equipment stored in your assigned vehicle
• Making sure all doors and access points of assigned vehicle are always locked when not visible to the crew
• Make sure all the proper material and moving equipment is loaded on your assigned vehicle, that is needed to perform your job before departing
• Plan a safe route to and from jobs
• Handle the job's documents, in paper or digital format, which includes but is not limited to:
• Reading and understanding what is required for the job
• Understanding the documents to explain these to the shipper/customer and capture any signatures on the required areas
• Create a thorough household goods descriptive inventory
• Documenting services performed on each job, so charges are accurately rated
• Supervise and/or participate in the packing, loading, and unloading of all items which could include but is not limited to work performed in a customer's home, commercial location, in your assigned vehicle, or in a warehouse. This includes:
• Securing a safe and accessible parking area for loading/unloading, or arrange extra labor or equipment for a shuttle or long carry when needed
• Making sure each residence is properly protected
• Knowing, performing, and supervising proper packing and crating techniques are being executed on site
• Knowing, performing, and supervising proper furniture protection practices are being executed
• Knowing, performing, and supervising that disassembly and proper reassembly is completed and reassembled pieces are secure and safe
• Knowing, performing, and supervising special handling procedures for high value and bulky articles such as autos, pianos, safes
• Creating and/or checking inventory to ensure all items loaded and/or delivered, when required
• Performing walk- throughs at origin and destination of both residence and truck to make sure all items are loaded/unloaded
• Make sure tools and debris from carrier unpacking and protection is removed from residence
• Holding the team to a higher technique and performance standard to reduce claims
• On direct local moves, tally services to be collected on site
• Collect COD funds from the customer. Assume all moves are COD and make sure the charges are collected prior to final delivery
• Make sure any debris is cleaned from your assigned vehicle, and all equipment is organized and reset for the next day
• When needed remotely, plan and/or hire a suitable amount of labor to perform moving services
• Keep records of road expenses and/or petty cash receipts for expenses
• Report any employee issues, damages, customer concerns, or any other factors that impact the customer or employee experience
• Understand and enforce all company policies and safety protocols.
• Immediately report to the office, any damage or accidents with your assigned Vehicle
• Immediately report to the office any injuries
• Work alongside the customer(s) and communicate respectfully to help them navigate the day
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Education Requirements

• No institutional educational requirements
• Must be able to read, write, and speak enough English for documentation and communication with customer
• As of February 2022, required Class Completion for license

Experience Requirements

• Each applicant's driving history is reviewed to assign them to a proper vehicle:
• An applicant hired with a Class B CDL license and 2 years driving experience is eligible to Drive Class B locally
• To clear a Class B Driver for over the road (OTR / Interstate) criteria must be met by our interstate operating authority (Bekins Van Lines/ The Wheaton Group). This includes time OTR, school, and other experience based on when and where your CDL license was acquired. Each candidate’s history is reviewed so we can advise any further necessary requirements to meet eligibility
• Truck driving experience with commercial license is a plus
• Moving experience is a plus. Without prior moving experience, you may work with other drivers as crew until you retain the knowledge to lead your own crew
• Customer Service and Team Lead Experience

Desired Skills

• Able to drive safely.
• Positive leadership style. Team management.
• Able to lead by example, motivate.
• Integrity, honesty, attention to detail.
• Team player with positive attitude.
• Positive and clear communicator.
• Pride in yourself, your equipment, and job.
• Can change direction and focus without agitation.
• Show empathy and care for Customers.
• Ability to de-escalate stressful situations or emotions.
• Willingness to be helpful and lead team through challenges.
• Looks for more efficient methods, strives for continued improvement.
• Awareness of areas of exposure, safety conscious, looks to reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have reliable means of getting to work on time by 8:00 am Monday through Friday
• Must have a valid Commercial driver's license to operate your assigned truck
• Must pass a Federal USDOT FMCSA Driver Medical Examination for drivers of vehicles with GVW of 10,001 lbs. and 26,001 lbs.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and follow any current drug policy
• Must pass the DOT Supervisor Road Test
• Must meet all current requirements for licensing as outlined by the FMCSA and State of NJ
• Must have and maintain a clear background
• Maintain an acceptable driving record to the standards of the insurance company and/or the Van Lines we are currently operating under (For specifics refer to the current year insurance criteria available through the VP of Operations)
• Must be physically fit to help move furniture and boxes
• Must not have any physical restrictions including bending, lifting, standing, sitting, reaching
• It is essential to be able to lift and carry at least 100 lbs. individually
• Regularly lift and carry heavy items and articles with and without equipment and assistance throughout a workday
• Walk forward, backward, side to side, and/or up and down stairs while carrying furniture
• Continually move your body at a steady pace
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate tools, lift, hold, reach with hands and arms; push, pull and lift above the head
• Regularly required to climb or balance, bend and crouch; occasionally required to crawl, stoop, kneel
• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

• 401 Eligible with Company Match after probationary period completed.
• Medical benefit options available through group plan with minimum 10% company covered. Employee review by health insurance professional available for subsidy qualifications.
• PTO/Sick time
• Payroll is processed weekly by direct deposit.
• Over the road work (across state lines) compensation is calculated by mileage by hundred weight and per diem. We apply what is in your favor.

Incentives

• Role is yearly bonus and tip eligible.
• Employee of the month eligible.
• Yearly reviews with annual increases.
• Reward incentives for positive customer reviews.
• Opportunity to advance as OTR Class B or Class A Driver.

Hours

40 +

Salary (in USD)

$22 to 24 Per Hour