Class A CDL Combo P Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line • Augusta, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is hiring a Combination Driver/Dockworker to support safe, accurate, and timely freight delivery. Depending on freight availability, the employee loads and unloads freight at a service center and operates tractor-trailers between company service centers and customer facilities or work sites within the service center’s geographic area. The position includes handling freight at company and customer locations and requires flexible availability for varied shifts, including third shift, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

The role combines dock work and driving. Dock duties include moving, sorting, loading, unloading, wrapping, stacking, and securing freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manual methods. Driving duties include operating various tractor-trailer combinations in compliance with applicable transportation and safety requirements and meeting customer pickup and delivery schedules. The position is fast-paced and deadline-oriented and involves frequent contact with service center personnel.

This is a full-time position. Work days are listed as Monday through Friday, but shifts and hours are to be determined and may change according to scheduling and business needs. The work environment may include service centers, enclosed vehicles and trailers, varying weather and lighting conditions, and noise and odors. Physical requirements include prolonged driving, standing and walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and handling freight and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations; handle receipts, read maps and road signs, and maintain logs.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with double/triple trailer, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record.
• At least 12 months of previous tractor-trailer driving experience, or graduation from a State Certified, Licensed, and Safety Department-approved driving school, or satisfactory completion of the Old Dominion Truck Driver Training program (ODTDT-8/88).
• Ability to properly operate a handheld mini-computer when required.
• Good oral communication skills and ability to follow instructions and take directions via two-way radio or phone.
• Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems and DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and hazardous materials transportation.
• Meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards and satisfactorily pass a drug test and, if applicable, an alcohol test.
• Satisfactorily pass the orientation and training program conducted by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• At least 22 years of age.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including driving for up to 11 aggregate hours; standing or walking for up to 8 hours per shift; climbing, bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and handling freight and equipment.
• Ability to work varied times and shifts to meet customer schedules, including in extremely hot or cold climates and environments with noise or odors.
• Ability to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
• Satisfactorily pass physical testing consistent with the job requirements.

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 appropriate loading techniques, including tight loading and cross loading, and ensure trailers are loaded properly.
• Transport oneself and/or freight throughout the service center, including across non-forgiving surfaces.
• Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and, when required, complete freight movement forms such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
• Hand-load, rewrap, stack, sort, and secure freight as necessary, using tools and supplies such as pallets, straps, and rope.
• Operate tractor-trailer combinations safely between company service centers and customer facilities or work sites within the service center’s geographic area.
• Comply with DOT requirements governing safe driving, hours of service, vehicle inspection and maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• 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.
• Install and remove tire chains when required due to inclement weather.
• Maintain required attendance and complete the Old Dominion orientation and training program.

Benefits

• Zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and opportunity for an additional annual discretionary match
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and growth opportunities
• Promotion-from-within career advancement opportunities
• National career opportunities at the company’s 260+ service centers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED