Combo Driver

Estes Express Lines•Fort Wayne, IN

11d•$28 - $39

About The Position

The Combo Driver operates tractor-trailers and other equipment to transport freight safely and in compliance with company policies, applicable local, state, and federal laws, and FMCSA regulations. The role requires operating in varied terrain, routes, and environmental conditions, and performing equipment safety functions such as driving manual-transmission vehicles and chaining tires. Drivers maintain required records, comply with hazardous-material transportation requirements, secure equipment and cargo, and conduct pre-trip, in-trip, and post-trip checks and inspections. They report maintenance issues and paperwork discrepancies, and may use in-cab technology such as electronic logs. Depending on business needs, the driver may work different schedules, work the dock, perform local pickup and delivery or hub and regional runs, load or unload freight at docks or customer sites, and occasionally drive over the road with Safety approval. The role also requires professional and courteous service to customers and the public, regular attendance, and the ability to perform other assigned duties. The position involves frequent physical activity, including lifting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, and climbing. Work may take place around moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, elevated or precarious locations, and varied weather conditions; noise levels range from quiet to loud.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent background combining education and experience.
At least 21 years of age, as required by FMCSA regulations, and at least one year of driving experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Registration with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Residence within 75 miles of the domiciled Service Center and/or work assignment.
Hazmat, Tanker, and Doubles endorsements; LCV requirements may apply.
Ability to drive a tractor-trailer for a period that conforms to FMCSA requirements.
Ability to operate a forklift with a minimum 7,500-pound capacity.
Ability to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70 pounds.
Ability to drop, hook, and couple trailers, including cranking landing gear, pulling a fifth-wheel pin requiring approximately 65 pounds of pressure, and maneuvering a trailer dolly.
Ability to provide an acceptable motor vehicle record, pass an FMCSA-required medical exam, and pass a road test.
Familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
Ability to meet FMCSA requirements for speaking and reading English.
Ability to lift approximately 70 pounds or more as required by essential job functions.
Ability to drive all routes and terrain types, including mountains, steep inclines, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels, and to drive in varied weather conditions.
Ability to operate safety and operational functions of equipment, including chaining tires and driving manual and/or automatic transmission vehicles.
Ability to comply with company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct; interact well with others; and work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities and to read, interpret, and comply with written materials while maintaining comprehension and concentration and meeting deadlines.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug and/or alcohol tests; submit to a criminal-history background check.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting and moving of at least 70 pounds and the specified vision, mobility, and communication requirements.

Nice To Haves

Stable employment history.

Responsibilities

Operate tractor-trailers and other equipment to transport freight safely and in compliance with company requirements and applicable laws and FMCSA regulations.
Perform equipment safety functions, including operating manual-transmission vehicles and chaining tires, and drive across varied routes, terrain, and environmental conditions.
Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations and comply with FMCSA requirements for commercial driver’s license holders.
Comply with requirements for safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials and ensure the security of equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and check gauges, indicators, seals, and locks for vehicle or trailer issues during trips.
Promptly report maintenance problems to Fleet Services or supervision and report discrepancies between unit numbers and paperwork to a supervisor.
Use in-cab technology, including electronic logs, when required.
Work different schedules and on the dock as business needs require; perform local pickup and delivery, hub or regional runs, dock work, freight loading and unloading, and customer-site loading and unloading as needed.
Drive over the road on occasion when approved by Safety and dictated by business needs.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the general public.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.