380-07 Class A Commercial Driver

Avalon Services Group•Hickory, NC

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About The Position

Avalon Services Group is hiring a Class A Commercial Driver for a customer’s distribution center. The customer is a full-service logistics provider specializing in transportation, warehousing, and distribution services in South Carolina and beyond. The role pays $19–$20 per hour and runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The driver operates a pickup truck with a flatbed trailer/hot shot to pick up and deliver goods and materials. The position includes checking loads for accuracy, inspecting the vehicle, securing cargo, safely loading and unloading, and performing basic vehicle maintenance. Drivers must follow applicable safe-work practices, policies, processes, traffic laws, and DOT regulations. The work involves frequent driving and vehicle monitoring, cargo handling, and physical activity, including regularly lifting, pushing, and pulling more than 50 pounds. Avalon Services Group provides staffing solutions for warehouses, logistics centers, and distribution centers, with a designated Site Coordinator at each customer location to provide support from orientation onward. The company states that affordable benefits for employees and their families are available starting on the first day, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, short-term disability, and life insurance. Avalon Services Group is an equal opportunity employer and an E-Verify Employer.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and a certificate from an accredited CDL school.
Safe driving record in accordance with DOT regulations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of relevant driving experience.
Ability to pass random drug tests.
Knowledge of traffic laws, DOT regulations, and safe driving practices.
Strong listening and verbal communication skills.
Dependability and reliability.
Steel-toe boots.
Ability to regularly lift, push, and pull over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Drive and operate a pickup truck with a flatbed trailer/hot shot.
Pick up goods and materials, verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed.
Pre-inspect the truck and securely strap cargo.
Safely load and unload cargo using appropriate equipment.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance.
Comply with safe-work practices, policies, processes, traffic laws, and DOT regulations.
Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Monitor the vehicle while driving to ensure safety.
Bend, lift, push, and pull to secure and verify loads.