Class A CDL Combo P Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line•Topeka, KS

19d

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is hiring a Combination Driver/Dockworker to support safe, accurate, and timely freight movement. Depending on freight volume, the position loads and unloads freight at a service center and drives tractor-trailer combinations between company service centers and customer facilities or work sites within the service center’s geographic area. The role may also involve sorting, handling, loading, and unloading freight at company and customer locations. The position combines dock work with driving duties. Employees use forklifts, pallet jacks, or manual handling to move freight, follow applicable Department of Transportation requirements, monitor shipment locations through the Dock Yard Management System, interpret shipping labels, and secure freight. Drivers must meet customer pickup and delivery schedules and comply with vehicle safety, inspection, maintenance, hours-of-service, and hazardous-materials rules. The work is physically demanding and takes place in varying conditions, including inside vehicles and trailers, in all weather, and in environments with variable noise and lighting. The posted schedule lists Monday through Friday, morning shift, but work days and shifts may change with scheduling and business needs. The role requires availability for a variety of times and shifts, including third shift, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Requirements

Must be at least 22 years of age.
Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements.
Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Must have 12 months of previous tractor-trailer driving experience, or be a graduate of a State Certified, Licensed, and Safety Department approved driving school, or have satisfactorily completed Old Dominion’s Truck Driver Training program (ODTDT-8/88).
Must be able to read, write, and speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations needed to handle receipts, read maps and road signs, and maintain logs.
Must be able to operate a hand-held mini-computer when required.
Must have good oral communication skills and be able to follow instructions and directions by two-way radio or phone.
Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems and DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
Must meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards and satisfactorily pass a drug test and an alcohol test, if applicable.
Must satisfactorily pass the orientation/training program provided by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
Must be able to sit alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours.
Must be able to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per shift, 5–7 days per week, on hard surfaces that may be wet or slippery.
Must be able to squat, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, bend, and twist to handle freight and conduct inspections.
Must be able to push and pull freight, including loads weighing up to 500 pounds on a dolly or cart, and occasionally loads over 300 pounds with or without mechanical aid.
Must be able to frequently lift and carry freight weighing 1–100 pounds and load or unload trailers carrying freight weighing as much as 50,000 pounds.
Must be able to see and hear adequately for equipment inspections, driving, reading freight documents, and responding to horns, instructions, and warnings.
Must be able to reach, grip, and use either or both hands to handle freight, operate equipment and controls, secure loads, and enter or exit vehicles and forklifts.
Must be able to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
Must be able to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
Must be able to satisfy physical testing requirements consistent with the job duties.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
Use loading techniques such as tight loading and cross loading; hand-load, rewrap, stack, and sort freight as needed.
Operate tractor-trailer combinations safely between company service centers and customer facilities or work sites within the service center’s geographic area.
Follow DOT regulations concerning safe driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
Monitor freight shipment locations using the Dock Yard Management System.
Read and interpret shipping labels and, when needed, complete freight-movement forms such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
Ensure trailers are loaded properly and secure freight using appropriate tools and supplies, including pallets, straps, and rope.
Be available to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
Perform pre-trip inspections and other assigned duties, and follow directions received in person, by two-way radio, or by phone.
Maintain frequent contact with service center personnel while working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Install and remove tire chains when required by inclement weather.
Maintain required attendance and perform all duties and tasks assigned.

Benefits

Great health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
Vision and dental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan with company match and an additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
Life insurance
Wellness program
Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
Training and growth opportunities
Promotion-from-within career advancement opportunities
National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers