Class A CDL Local Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line • Commerce City, CO

6d • $21 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion is seeking a hardworking and reliable Local P&D or City Driver to transport freight safely and on schedule between company service centers and customer facilities or work sites within the service center's geographic area. Drivers operate various tractor-trailer combinations and sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations. The role requires safe driving in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, careful freight handling, and dependable service to meet customer schedules. The posting states that Old Dominion's Pick up & Delivery Drivers average $81,000 in annual pay; the listed compensation range is $21.45–$40.25. The position is eligible for tuition reimbursement for new graduates of an approved trucking school.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations for tasks such as handling receipts, reading maps and road signs, and maintaining logs.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple-trailer, tanker, and hazardous-material 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 operate handheld tablets 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.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Ability to meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards and satisfactorily pass required drug and alcohol tests.
• Satisfactory completion of the orientation and training program instructions provided by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• At least 22 years of age.
• Ability to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours.
• Ability to stand and walk on varied surfaces, including slippery or wet surfaces, and frequently squat, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, and balance while handling freight and conducting inspections.
• Ability to push and pull freight weighing up to 500 pounds on a dolly or cart and occasionally handle freight weighing more than 300 pounds with or without a mechanical aid.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry freight weighing 1 to 100 pounds and load or unload trailers containing freight weighing as much as 50,000 pounds.
• Ability to reach at waist level and occasionally above shoulder height or below waist level to handle freight and operate truck controls.
• Ability to use either or both hands for truck access, freight handling, equipment use, and securing freight; ability to grip and pinch as needed for these tasks.
• Ability to use cognitive, auditory, and visual skills to monitor surroundings, inspect vehicles, interpret manifests and road signs, drive safely, and communicate.
• Ability to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
• Satisfactory completion of physical testing consistent with the job requirements.
• Attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an approved trucking school, which may qualify a new graduate for the tuition reimbursement program.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles safely in accordance with DOT regulations covering driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and hazardous-material transportation.
• Meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards and pass required drug and alcohol tests.
• Load and unload freight using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods, following state and federal DOT guidelines and appropriate loading techniques.
• Transport the driver and/or freight throughout the service center on varied surfaces.
• Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and, where applicable, complete freight-movement forms such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
• Hand-load, rewrap, or stack freight as needed and ensure trailers are loaded correctly.
• Secure freight in trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including pallets, straps, and rope.
• Maintain frequent contact with service center personnel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Be available to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Perform other assigned duties and tasks as required.
• Perform pre-trip inspections, handle freight, and complete related activities while meeting the physical requirements described in the posting.
• Install and remove tire chains when required by inclement weather.
• Hook and unhook commercial vehicle combinations, operate related coupling equipment, open and close cargo doors, fuel vehicles, and check engine oil and coolant levels.

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 additional annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• 12 days of paid time off
• 9 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and growth opportunities
• Promotion-from-within career advancement
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
• Bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed