Class A CDL Combo P Driver
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is hiring a Combination Driver/Dockworker to support the safe, accurate, and timely movement of customer freight. Depending on freight availability, the employee may load and unload freight at a service center and operate 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, or unloading freight at company and customer locations. The position combines dock work and driving duties. Dock work includes loading and unloading freight with a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand; monitoring freight locations; interpreting shipping labels and freight documents; preparing and securing loads; and maintaining freight quality. Driving duties include operating vehicles safely in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations and meeting customer pickup and delivery schedules. Employees must be available for varied shifts and schedules, including third shift, evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Work days and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs. The work involves driving and material handling in service centers, enclosed vehicles and trailers, and customer locations. Employees may encounter all weather conditions, varying noise levels, bright or low lighting, and extremely hot or cold climates. The job has substantial physical demands, including extended periods of driving, standing, walking, climbing, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling freight and equipment.
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 the Old Dominion Truck Driver Training program.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
- Must be able to handle receipts, read maps and road signs, and maintain logs.
- Must be able to operate a handheld 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, inspection, maintenance, and hazardous-material transportation.
- Must meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards and satisfactorily pass a drug test and, if applicable, an alcohol test.
- Must satisfactorily pass the orientation and training program provided by an Old Dominion-qualified driver trainer.
- Must be able to perform the physical demands of the position, including extended driving, standing, walking, climbing, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
- Must be able to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
- Must be able to install and remove tire chains when required due to inclement weather.
- Must satisfactorily pass physical testing consistent with the job requirements.
- Attendance is required; must be able to work varied times and shifts to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual handling in compliance with DOT guidelines.
- Use loading techniques such as tight loading and cross loading.
- Operate tractor-trailer combinations between company service centers and customer facilities or work sites within the service center’s geographic area.
- Operate vehicles safely in compliance with DOT regulations governing driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and hazardous-material transportation.
- Meet customer pickup and delivery schedules and be available for assigned work.
- Transport freight and/or oneself throughout the service center, including on non-forgiving surfaces.
- Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
- Read and interpret shipping labels and freight documents, including shipping orders, manifests, freight bills, and overage, damage, and exception forms.
- Sort, handle, hand-load, rewrap, or stack freight as necessary.
- Ensure trailers are loaded with quality and secure freight using appropriate tools and supplies such as pallets, straps, and rope.
- Maintain frequent contact with service center personnel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Perform assigned duties and tasks as required; the listed responsibilities are not all-inclusive.
Benefits
- Health benefits, including a 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 an additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life insurance
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
- Training and career-growth opportunities
- Promotion-from-within opportunities
- National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
