Class A City Driver

Pitt Ohio•Richmond, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

PITT OHIO is seeking a Class A City Driver at its Richmond, Virginia location. The driver safely operates a commercial vehicle to pick up and deliver general freight, while complying with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with a 9:30 AM start. Starting pay is $33.32 per hour, with a move to a top rate of $36.48 after six months. Overtime is paid immediately after 40 hours worked. Drivers load and unload freight, secure loads as needed, inspect vehicles, maintain required records, and follow federal requirements for hazardous materials and hours of service. The role involves frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight. Drivers must pass a company driving test and meet specified licensing, driving-record, medical, drug-and-alcohol testing, and work-history requirements. PITT OHIO describes itself as a family-owned transportation company committed to safety, service, respect, teamwork, and integrity. It offers a people-first work environment, well-maintained equipment, and modern facilities. Employment is at-will. The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least two years of verifiable interstate driving experience, or at least one year of verifiable interstate driving experience and a diploma from an accredited driving school approved by PITT OHIO.
Pass a PITT OHIO driving test administered by an approved PITT OHIO Trainer.
Possess, or obtain within 90 days, Haz-Mat and Tanker endorsements on a current valid driver’s license issued by the driver’s state of residence; the stated exception is for sprinter truck drivers.
Possess only one valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence; provide information about licenses held during the past 36 months and, if recently transferred from another state, provide a former license copy or information for verification.
Meet the specified motor-vehicle-record criteria, including no disqualifying license suspension or revocation, serious traffic violation, or pattern of violations or at-fault accidents within the stated review periods.
Pass a Department of Transportation physical examination.
Consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result.
Have negative controlled-substance and alcohol results from prior employers for the past three years, with no prior evidence of controlled-substance use.
Have no refusal to submit to an alcohol or controlled-substance test during the past three years, including a pre-employment test.
Consent to a ten-year work-history check, explain any employment gap of 30 days or more, and provide documentation if requested.
Be able to read and write English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse; the posting states that all CDL drivers must register.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a commercial vehicle to pick up and deliver general freight.
Load and unload trailers, individually or with assistance from dockworkers; use mechanical freight-handling equipment when available and appropriate.
Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight.
Secure freight using straps or other methods when required.
Inspect vehicles for defects and safe operating conditions as required by law and company policy.
Comply with federal requirements for transporting hazardous materials.
Operate tractor-trailers in varying conditions and follow federal regulations, including hours-of-service and required off-duty periods.
Maintain driver logs and other records required by state and federal regulations.
Perform duties according to company policies and procedures and comply with federal, state, and local commercial vehicle safety regulations.
Consent to the use of driver-facing event recorders in the company fleet.