Combo Driver

Estes Express Lines•Sheboygan, WI

2h•$29 - $39

About The Position

The Combo Driver operates tractor-trailers and other equipment to transport freight safely and legally in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA requirements. The role requires driving across varied routes, terrain, and environmental conditions, and may include local pickup and delivery, hub or regional runs, occasional over-the-road driving as approved by Safety, dock work, and loading or unloading freight at docks or customer sites. Schedules and assignments may vary according to business needs. The driver conducts pre-trip, in-trip, and post-trip inspections; checks vehicle gauges, indicators, seals, and locks; secures equipment and cargo; maintains required records; and promptly reports maintenance issues or paperwork discrepancies. The position may require use of in-cab technology, including electronic logs, and operation of manual or automatic transmissions, tire chains, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment. Regular attendance and professional, courteous service to customers and the public are expected. Duties may also include other tasks assigned to meet operational, safety, or business needs. The role involves frequent physical activity, including lifting and moving at least 70 pounds, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling, twisting, turning, climbing, and stooping. The driver may work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous materials, high or precarious places, and varied weather conditions. Noise levels may range from quiet to loud. Estes states that it values a diverse workforce and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Applications are accepted online through Work4Estes.com, with accommodations available by calling the number listed on the website.

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 a period of time that conforms to FMCSA requirements.
Ability to operate a forklift rated for a minimum 7,500-pound vehicle.
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 (MVR).
Familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
Pass an 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 in varied terrain, including mountains, steep roads, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels, and in varied weather conditions, including rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, and hot weather.
Ability to operate safety and operational functions of equipment, 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, procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug and/or alcohol tests; submit 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 equipment to transport freight safely and in compliance with company policies, applicable laws, and FMCSA regulations.
Operate equipment across varied terrain, routes, schedules, and environmental conditions, including manual-transmission vehicles and tire chains.
Comply with FMCSA requirements for Commercial Driver’s License holders and requirements for the safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials.
Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations.
Protect the security of equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and inspect the vehicle during trips; check gauges, indicators, trailer seals, and locks for issues.
Promptly report maintenance problems to Fleet Services or supervision.
Verify vehicle unit numbers against paperwork and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Use in-cab technology, including electronic logs, when required.
Work different schedules and on the dock as business needs require; perform occasional over-the-road driving as 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, freight loading and unloading, and loading or unloading at customer sites as needed.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned duties as required by operational, safety, and business needs.