Combo Driver

Estes Express Lines•Greensboro, NC

9d•$26 - $37

About The Position

The Combo Driver safely operates a tractor-trailer to transport freight in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA regulations. The role requires operating equipment across varied routes, terrain, and weather conditions, and performing safety procedures such as pre-trip and post-trip inspections, securing cargo, and complying with hazardous-material transportation requirements. The driver maintains required records, monitors equipment for problems, reports maintenance issues and paperwork discrepancies, and may use in-cab technology such as electronic logs. Depending on business needs, the driver may work different schedules, assist with dock work, and perform local pickup and delivery, hub or regional runs, and loading or unloading at docks or customer sites. With Safety approval, occasional over-the-road driving may be required. Regular attendance and professional, courteous service to customers and the public are expected. Duties may include other tasks assigned to meet operational and safety needs. The position involves frequent lifting and other physical activity, including standing, walking, sitting, twisting, turning, reaching, climbing, and handling freight or equipment. The work environment may involve moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, elevated or precarious locations, varied weather, and noise levels ranging 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 and 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 consistent with FMCSA requirements.
Ability to operate a forklift with a minimum 7,500 lb. vehicle.
Ability to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70 lbs.
Ability to drop, hook, and couple trailers, including cranking landing gear, pulling a fifth-wheel pin requiring approximately 65 lbs. 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 lbs. or more if required by essential job functions.
Ability to drive routes across varied terrain, including mountains, steep roads, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels, and in varied weather conditions.
Ability to operate the 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 in a team setting.
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, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing and a criminal-history background check.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Stable employment history preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a tractor-trailer to transport freight in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA requirements.
Operate equipment and perform required safety functions, including operating manual-transmission vehicles and chaining tires.
Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations.
Comply with requirements for safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials.
Ensure the security of equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor and trailer; monitor gauges, visual indicators, seals, and locks, and check for problems before and during trips.
Promptly report maintenance problems to Fleet Services 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 on the dock as business needs require.
With Safety approval, perform occasional over-the-road driving as business needs dictate.
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 assigned to meet operational and safety needs.