Combo Driver

Estes Express Lines•Aberdeen, NC

2d•$27 - $36

About The Position

The Combo Driver operates tractor-trailers and other equipment to transport freight safely and in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA regulations. The role requires operating in varied terrain, routes, and weather conditions, and performing equipment safety functions such as using manual transmissions and chaining tires. Drivers maintain required records, secure equipment and cargo, inspect vehicles before, during, and after trips, monitor for malfunctions, and promptly report maintenance issues or paperwork discrepancies. The driver may use in-cab technology, work different schedules or on the dock as business needs require, and occasionally drive over the road with Safety approval. Work assignments may include local pickup and delivery, hub or regional runs, dock work, and loading or unloading freight at customer sites. The driver is expected to provide professional and courteous service, attend work regularly, and perform other duties as assigned. The position involves frequent physical activity and exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, potentially hazardous materials, elevated or precarious work areas, and varied weather. The work environment may range from quiet to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 21 years of age 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 periods that comply with FMCSA requirements.
Ability to operate a forklift with a minimum 7,500-pound vehicle 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 and pass an FMCSA-required medical exam and 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 when required by essential job functions.
Ability to drive all routes and terrain types, including mountains, steep roads, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels, and to drive in varied weather conditions.
Ability to operate equipment safety and operational functions, 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.
Ability to read, interpret, and comply with written safety rules, procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening, be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing, and be subject to a criminal history background check.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Stable employment history.

Responsibilities

Operate tractor-trailers and other required equipment safely to transport freight in compliance with company, federal, state, and local requirements, including FMCSA regulations.
Perform required equipment safety functions, including operating manual transmission vehicles and chaining tires.
Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations and comply with CDL and hazardous-material transportation requirements.
Ensure the security of equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and inspect the vehicle during trips, checking gauges, visual indicators, trailer seals or locks, and potential problems.
Promptly report maintenance problems to Fleet Services or supervision.
Verify unit numbers against paperwork and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Use in-cab technology, including electronic logs, when required.
Work different schedules or on the dock as business needs require; occasionally drive over the road with Safety approval.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the general public.
Assist with local pickup and delivery routes, hub or regional runs, dock work, and loading or unloading freight at customer sites.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned duties as needed.