Class A Truck Driver / Local Pick-up & Delivery

Oak Harbor Freight Lines • San Diego, CA

8d • $31 - $34 • 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, counting, and documenting shipments; maintaining accurate paperwork and electronic records; and handling freight safely in varying weather and business conditions. Drivers may work various shifts as needed, travel to nearby terminals, and work in inclement weather. The position is advertised as Monday through Friday, with overtime after 8 hours and pay up to $34.41 per hour. Drivers are home nightly.

Requirements

• At least 21 years old.
• Class A CDL.
• At least one year of verifiable commercial driving experience with similar equipment.
• Valid DOT Medical Certification.
• Clean driving record, with no DUI, reckless driving, or positive drug/alcohol screen in the last 3 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and dispatch/managers.
• Basic English proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate equipment and move freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and similar equipment.
• Note and record exceptions in shipment count or condition to 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.
• Manage paperwork, including verifying delivery receipts, bills of lading, trailer manifests, freight counts, hazardous-material shipments, and special loading and handling instructions.
• Make responsible decisions to maximize efficiency while meeting customer expectations.
• Meet the company's reliability and dependability standards.
• 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 plan choice available.
• Employee pays up to 2% of gross income toward benefits.
• Employee and family pays up to 4% of gross income toward benefits.
• 401(k) match of 100% on the first 5% contribution.
• 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