Class B Local Truck Driver - East Brunswick, NJ

XPO•East Brunswick Township, NJ

10d•$33 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

XPO is seeking a Class B Local Truck Driver for their East Brunswick, NJ location. This role involves safely operating a straight truck, providing excellent customer service, and loading/unloading freight. Drivers will also operate forklifts and pallet jacks. The position requires adherence to State specific regulations for intrastate commercial straight trucks and may involve transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The job description also notes that employees must be able to communicate effectively in English and meet physical demands.

Requirements

21 years of age or older
Class B CDL without air brake restriction
Safe driving record and history
Pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals
Pass a company-paid DOT physical and pre-hire test (physical essential functions)
Availability to work a flexible schedule that’s up to 12-14 hours in a day, including day, night and weekend shifts
Have, or the ability to obtain, a Federal Medical Certificate and self-certify as Non-Exempt Interstate
Currently possess or be willing to obtain hazardous materials and tank endorsements within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Currently possess hazardous materials and tank endorsements

Responsibilities

Safely operate a straight truck (GVWR or GVW of 26,001 lb. or more)
Provide excellent service to customers, including generating sales leads
Load and unload freight
Operate a straight truck based on State specific regulations for intrastate commercial straight trucks.
Operate a forklift and pallet jack to load and unload freight
Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally)
Safely climb in/out of a straight truck/box truck
Sit for extended periods of time in a straight truck/box truck and/or forklift; safely operate heavy equipment and a forklift
Walk and stand for extended periods of time on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery (including working outdoors in inclement weather)
Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
Operate a straight truck for up to 11 consecutive hours, in all types of weather, while safely transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials
Read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.