Combo Driver

Estes Express Lines•Rockford, IL

5h•$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 laws, and FMCSA regulations. The role requires driving across different routes, terrains, and environmental conditions, conducting equipment inspections, maintaining required records, and securing equipment and cargo. Drivers may use in-cab technology, work different schedules or on the dock according to business needs, and—with Safety approval—occasionally drive over the road. The driver may be assigned local pickup and delivery routes, hub or regional runs, dock work including freight loading and unloading, and loading or unloading at customer sites. Regular attendance is required, and employees must also perform other assigned duties as operational, safety, or business needs require. The position involves frequent physical activity, including lifting and moving freight, operating equipment, coupling and dropping trailers, and working around moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous materials, and varied weather. The role requires professional and courteous interaction with customers and the public, as well as the ability to work independently or with a team in a high-volume environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 21 years of age, as required by FMCSA regulations.
At least 1 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 of time consistent with 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 (MVR).
Familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
Pass the FMCSA-required medical examination and a road test.
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 routes across varied terrain and in varied weather conditions, and operate safety and operational equipment, including tire chains and 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 information and documents, including safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
Pass pre-employment and random drug and/or alcohol testing and be subject to a criminal history background check.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Stable employment history.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment and tractor-trailers safely across varied routes, terrain, and environmental conditions.
Transport freight in compliance with company requirements, applicable laws, run-time rules, and FMCSA regulations.
Meet FMCSA requirements for Commercial Driver’s License holders and comply with requirements for the safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials.
Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations.
Secure equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and check gauges, indicators, trailer seals or locks, and vehicle condition during trips.
Report maintenance problems promptly to Fleet Services and/or supervision.
Verify unit numbers against provided paperwork and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Use in-cab technology, including electronic logs, when required.
Work different schedules and perform dock work as business needs require.
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.
Assist with local pickup and delivery routes, hub or regional runs, dock freight loading and unloading, and loading or unloading at customer sites.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned duties as required by operational, safety, or business needs.