Combo Driver

Estes Express Lines•Joliet, IL

2d•$30 - $41

About The Position

The Combo Driver safely operates a tractor-trailer to transport freight in compliance with company policies, applicable laws, and FMCSA regulations. The role requires operating equipment in varied terrain and weather, performing safety inspections, maintaining required records, securing equipment and cargo, and promptly reporting maintenance issues or paperwork discrepancies. The driver may use in-cab technology, work different schedules, work the dock, and occasionally operate over the road as business needs dictate. The driver provides professional and courteous service and assists with local pickup and delivery, hub or regional runs, dock work, and loading or unloading freight at customer sites as needed. Regular attendance is required. Other duties may be assigned based on operational, safety, and business needs. The position involves frequent physical activity and exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, potentially hazardous materials, elevated or precarious locations, and varying weather and noise conditions.

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 periods that conform 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 carrying 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 when required by essential job functions.
Ability to drive all routes and terrain types and operate in a wide range of 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.
Ability to 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 materials, including safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with high comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, be subject to random drug and/or alcohol tests, and undergo a criminal history background check.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Stable employment history.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a tractor-trailer to transport freight in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and FMCSA regulations.
Operate equipment and perform safety functions, including driving manual-transmission vehicles and chaining tires, across varied routes, terrain, and environmental conditions.
Comply with FMCSA requirements for Commercial Driver’s License holders and applicable requirements for transporting hazardous materials.
Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations.
Ensure the security of equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and inspect the vehicle during trips, including checking gauges, visual indicators, and trailer seals or locks.
Promptly report maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/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 and perform dock work based on business needs.
Operate 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 work, and loading or unloading freight at customer sites as needed.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.