Combo Driver

Estes Express Lines•Kutztown, PA

4d•$28 - $39

About The Position

The Combo Driver operates various types of equipment to perform safety functions and drives tractor-trailers to transport freight in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA requirements. The role may include local pickup and delivery, hub or regional runs, dock work, loading and unloading freight, and loading or unloading at customer sites. With Safety approval, occasional over-the-road driving may be required based on business needs. Drivers may also work different schedules or on the dock as business needs require. The driver is responsible for secure equipment and cargo, conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, checking vehicle indicators and seals, reporting maintenance issues and paperwork discrepancies, and maintaining regulatory records. The role may require use of in-cab technology such as electronic logs, and requires professional, courteous service to customers and the public. Regular attendance is required. Duties may include other tasks assigned to meet operational and safety needs. The job involves physical activity, including frequent lifting and moving of at least 70 pounds, standing, walking, handling, reaching, twisting, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, and climbing or balancing. Work may involve moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, high or precarious places, and varied weather conditions. Noise levels 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, 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 with a minimum 70-pound load.
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 a road test and an FMCSA-required medical examination.
Familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
Ability to meet FMCSA English-speaking and reading 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 inclines, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels, and to operate 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.
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 such as safety rules, operating and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing and 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 various routes, terrain, and environmental conditions, following applicable company, federal, state, and local requirements.
Transport freight in compliance with FMCSA regulations, including requirements for commercial driver’s license holders and hazardous-material transportation.
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 for malfunctions or other problems.
Check gauges and visual indicators and ensure trailer seals or locks are in place.
Promptly report maintenance problems 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 based on business needs.
Perform occasional over-the-road driving 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, hub or regional runs, dock work, freight loading and unloading, and customer-site loading and unloading as needed.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned duties required by operational and safety needs.