Class A CDL Truck Driver / Up to $34.41 per hour

Oak Harbor Freight Lines • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Oak Harbor Freight Lines is hiring a local Pick-Up & Delivery Driver to safely pick up and deliver freight throughout the local service area while providing excellent customer service. The role involves operating material-handling equipment; inspecting and documenting shipments; maintaining accurate paperwork and electronic records; and handling freight safely in varying weather and business conditions. Drivers may need to work various shifts to accommodate business levels and travel to nearby terminals. The position is home nightly.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Hold a Class A CDL.
• Have at least one year of verifiable commercial driving experience with similar equipment.
• Hold valid DOT Medical Certification.
• Have a clean driving record, with no DUI, reckless driving, or positive drug/alcohol screen in the last three years.
• Communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, dispatch, and managers.
• Have basic English proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

• Hazmat, Tanker, and Double/Triples endorsements are preferred but not required; Doubles/Triples endorsements are required within 45 days of hiring.
• Doubles/triples and chaining experience are preferred but not required.
• Ability to chain as needed and work in inclement weather is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and move freight safely and efficiently using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, or similar equipment.
• Note and record exceptions in shipment count or condition to help minimize cargo claims.
• Make multiple deliveries to customers while providing high levels of customer service within the Oak Harbor network.
• Maintain required information using electronic devices.
• Check paperwork for accuracy and completion, including delivery receipts, bills of lading, trailer manifests, freight counts, hazardous-material shipment details, and special loading or handling instructions.
• Make responsible decisions to maximize efficiency while meeting customer expectations.
• Meet the company's reliability standard, including dependability.
• Chain as needed and work in inclement weather.
• Work various shifts as needed to accommodate business levels.
• Travel to nearby terminals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, with employee contributions of up to 2% of gross income and employee-and-family contributions of up to 4% of gross income.
• 401(k) match of 100% on the first 5% contributed.
• Accrue 80 hours of PTO within the first 11 months.
• Holiday pay after 90 days.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Home nightly.

What This Job Offers

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