Local P&D Driver (Class A - Fully Endorsed)
About The Position
The Local P&D Driver operates tractor-trailers and other equipment to transport freight safely in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA requirements. The role includes operating manual-transmission vehicles, driving across varied routes, terrain, and weather conditions, and safely transporting hazardous materials. Drivers maintain required records, secure cargo and equipment, perform vehicle inspections, monitor vehicle condition, and promptly report maintenance issues or paperwork discrepancies. The position may involve using in-cab technology, working different schedules, assisting with dock or customer-site freight loading and unloading, and occasionally driving over the road as business needs and Safety approval require. Regular attendance and professional, courteous customer service are required. The role requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles endorsements, and the ability to meet FMCSA and company requirements. Physical duties include handling freight and equipment, operating a forklift, moving loaded pallet jacks or hand trucks, coupling and dropping trailers, and lifting approximately 70 pounds or more when required. Work may take place near moving machinery, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, elevated or precarious locations, and varied weather conditions. Noise levels may range from quiet to loud.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be at least 21 years old and have 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; an LCV requirement 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 vehicle capacity.
- Ability to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with 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 and familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
- Ability to pass an FMCSA-required medical examination and a road test.
- Ability to speak and read English to meet FMCSA requirements.
- Ability to lift approximately 70 pounds or more when required by essential job functions.
- Ability to drive on all routes and terrain, including mountains, steep roads, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels, and in varied weather conditions.
- Ability to operate required safety and operational equipment, including tire chains and manual-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, operating 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 tests and a criminal history background check.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Stable employment history.
Responsibilities
- Operate tractor-trailers and other equipment safely to transport freight in compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
- Operate equipment functions including manual transmissions and tire chains, and drive across varied routes, terrain, and environmental conditions.
- Meet FMCSA requirements applicable to commercial driver’s license holders and maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations.
- Comply with requirements for the safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials.
- Maintain the security of equipment and cargo.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor and trailer, and inspect the vehicle during trips for problems.
- Check gauges and visual indicators, verify trailer seals or locks, and 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 based on business needs.
- Drive over the road on occasion when approved by Safety and required by business needs.
- Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the general public.
- Assist with loading and unloading freight at docks and customer sites as business needs require.
- Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
