Combo Driver
About The Position
The Combo Driver safely operates a tractor-trailer to transport freight in compliance with company requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA regulations. The driver must be qualified to operate different equipment and drive across varied routes, terrain, schedules, and environmental conditions. Duties may also include local pickup and delivery, hub or regional runs, dock work, loading and unloading freight, and customer-site work. Over-the-road driving may be assigned with Safety approval according to business needs. The role requires professional customer service, regular attendance, and flexibility to perform other duties as assigned. The driver conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitors the vehicle and trailer for problems, secures equipment and cargo, maintains required records, reports maintenance issues and paperwork discrepancies, and complies with hazardous-material transportation requirements. In-cab technology, including electronic logs, may be used. The employee may work different schedules and on the dock based on business needs. The position involves physical activity and exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, elevated or precarious locations, noise, and varied weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 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 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.
- Acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
- Pass an FMCSA-required medical exam and a road test.
- Ability to speak and read English in accordance with FMCSA requirements.
- 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.
- Ability to drive in varied weather, including rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, and hot weather.
- Ability to operate equipment safely, 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 safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions; respond well to questions; maintain comprehension and concentration; and meet deadlines.
- Pass pre-employment and random drug and/or alcohol tests and be subject to a criminal history background check.
- Authorization 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 policies and applicable laws and FMCSA regulations.
- Drive in varied terrain, routes, and environmental conditions, and operate manual- and automatic-transmission vehicles and safety equipment such as tire chains.
- Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations and comply with FMCSA requirements for commercial drivers.
- Transport hazardous materials safely and legally.
- Secure equipment and cargo.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and inspect the vehicle during trips for potential problems, 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 as required by business needs.
- Perform over-the-road driving when approved by Safety and required 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 required.
- Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
