Class A CDL Combo P Driver
About The Position
Old Dominion is seeking dedicated, detail-oriented, and hardworking individuals to join the OD Family as a Combination Driver/Dockworker. This role is crucial for delivering customer freight safely, accurately, and on time. As a Dockworker, the individual will efficiently load and unload freight, contributing to warehouse and material handling operations. While driving, the role ensures timely and safe delivery of freight between service centers and customer locations. This position requires a strong work ethic, commitment to safety, and a passion for upholding high service standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, excel at meeting deadlines, and take pride in providing exceptional service, Old Dominion encourages you to apply. Based on freight availability, this position may involve safely loading and unloading freight at the service center and delivering freight by tractor-trailer to company service centers or customer facilities/work sites. The role includes successfully loading and unloading freight during scheduled shifts using a forklift or manually in a safe, efficient manner. When delivering freight, the individual will operate various tractor-trailer combinations within the service center's geographic area. The position may also involve sorting, handling, loading, and/or unloading freight at company and customer locations, with flexible scheduling availability including third shift, evening, weekend, and some holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to read, write, speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations with general mental abilities to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, maintain logs, etc.
- Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous material endorsements.
- Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Must have 12 months previous tractor-trailer driving experience and/or be a graduate of a State Certified, Licensed and Safety Department approved driving school, and/or have satisfactorily completed the Old Dominion Truck Driver Training program (ODTDT-8/88).
- Must have the ability to properly operate hand held mini-computer when required.
- Must have good oral communications skills.
- Must be able to follow instructions and take directions via two-way radio or by phone.
- Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
- Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance and transportation of hazardous materials.
- Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Must satisfactorily pass a drug test.
- Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if applicable).
- Must satisfactorily pass the orientation/training program instructions by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
- Must be at least 22 years of age.
- Must be able to use cognitive skills for: paying attention to surroundings, including cross-dock traffic, forklift inspections, freight, gates, etc.
- Must have long-term and short-term memory for inspecting areas, breaking down pallets, carrying products, driving in cross-dock traffic and for safety.
- Must have logic and reasoning in reading manifests, tablets, reading boxes and order numbers.
- Must have auditory and visual processing to inspect forklifts, driving, reading, listening for horns and/or other cross-dock traffic and speaking with other dock workers.
- Attendance is a requirement.
- Must be able to shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
- Must satisfactorily pass any physical testing requirements which is consistent with the job requirements discussed above.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
- Use various loading techniques, such as loading tight or cross loading.
- Transport self and/or freight continuously throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
- Utilize Dock Yard Management System to consistently monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
- Read and interpret shipping labels.
- Familiarity with, and in some cases ability to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports and exception forms.
- Hand load, rewrap or stack freight.
- Insure the quality loading of all trailers.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
- Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-pace and deadline oriented.
- Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
- Meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation and satisfactorily pass a drug test and alcohol test.
- Be available for work, to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
- Perform all duties and tasks assigned.
Benefits
- Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
- Vision & Dental
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
- Training and growth opportunities to build a career
- We prioritize our OD family of employees
- Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
- National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
