Job Description

Job Location: Charleston Branch - Summerville, SC 29486
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $26.00 - $30.00
Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
Job Shift: Monday - Friday - Day Shift🏠 HOME EVERY NIGHT | STEADY WORK | A COMPANY WORTH DRIVING FOR
If you're tired of long hauls, unpredictable schedules, and feeling like just another number on a dispatch board — this is the job you've been waiting for.
At Conklin Metal Industries, our drivers run local routes out of our brand-new Summerville, SC branch on a consistent Monday–Friday schedule and are home every single night. No overnights. No guessing what next week looks like. Just dependable, well-paying work with a company that's been doing this right since 1874.
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💰 PAY & EARNING POTENTIAL
$26–$30 per hour based on your experience — and that's just the starting point.
⭐ Annual driver retention bonus — because loyalty runs both ways
💵 Pallet bounty program — turn in usable pallets and earn extra cash on top of your regular pay
⏰ Opportunities for overtime based on business needs
Full benefits package: ✅ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance ✅ Life Insurance ✅ 401(k) with 4% company match ✅ Annual profit-sharing program ✅ PTO plus 10 company-paid holidays
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🏢 ABOUT CONKLIN METAL INDUSTRIES
Four generations. One family. Over 152 years of earning the trust of contractors and tradespeople across the Southeast. We distribute sheet metal, HVAC components, duct fabrication supplies, insulation, fasteners, machinery, and accessories to the professionals who keep buildings running.
Our Charleston branch opened in November 2025 — and we're building a team we can be proud of. There's real opportunity for drivers who get in early and make their mark.
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🤝 WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Our best drivers don't just move freight — they build relationships. Customers know their name. They show up the same way every time: professional, dependable, and easy to work with. That consistency is what keeps customers coming back — and it's what we're looking for in you.
This role is a great fit if you:
- Take pride in doing your job the right way, every time
- Are the kind of driver customers are genuinely glad to see pull up
- Sweat the details — load securement, documentation, and freight accuracy matter to you
- Work well independently without needing constant supervision
- Represent the company well on every stop
- Want stability and a predictable schedule — not chaos
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🚛 WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Conduct thorough pre-trip inspections before every run
- Run local routes and deliver freight safely and on time
- Secure loads properly — tarps, chains, webbing, and straps as needed
- Load and unload freight using pallet jacks, forklifts, and lift gates
- Verify freight against bills of lading and manifests at every stop
- Collect C.O.D. charges and return them to the branch as instructed
- Maintain accurate driver logs and required DOT documentation
- Represent Conklin professionally with every customer interaction
- Report accidents, injuries, or equipment issues to your Branch Manager immediately
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🔑 QUALIFICATIONS
This is a Class B driving position — we operate Class B equipment. CDL Class A license holders are welcome and encouraged to apply.
REQUIRED:
- Valid CDL Class A or B license
- Clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
- Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Not currently enrolled in or subject to a Substance Abuse Program (SAP)
- Ability to lift up to 122 lbs occasionally; regularly lift and carry 1–50 lbs
- Comfortable with physical work: climbing, squatting, bending, and frequent cab entry/exit (cab floor height 36–66 inches)
- Ability to sit and remain alert while driving up to 10 hours
PREFERRED:
- Flatbed driving experience with load securement (tarps, chains, straps)
- Prior experience in freight delivery, industrial distribution, or HVAC supply
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📋 OUR INTERVIEW PROCESS
We keep it simple and we don't waste your time:
- 📞 Brief phone interview — a quick conversation to get acquainted and answer your questions
- 📱 Predictive Index behavioral assessment — takes about 5 minutes and you can complete it right from your phone
- 🤝 On-site interview at our Summerville branch with your Branch Manager
We move fast for the right person.
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🚀 APPLY TODAY
A stable schedule. A company with real roots. A paycheck that rewards hard work. And a team that's genuinely glad you're on it.
If that sounds like where you want to be — apply now. We review applications as they come in.
📍 607 Tradeport Drive, Suite 100 | Summerville, SC 29472
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities