Local P&D Driver (Class A - Fully Endorsed)

Estes Express Lines•Kutztown, PA

11d•$37 - $39

About The Position

The Local P&D Driver operates a tractor-trailer and other equipment to transport freight safely in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA regulations. The driver must be qualified to operate manual-transmission vehicles and drive across varied routes, terrain, and environmental conditions. The role includes maintaining required records, complying with hazardous-material transportation requirements, and protecting equipment and cargo. The driver performs pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections; checks vehicle gauges and indicators, trailer seals and locks, and equipment condition; and promptly reports maintenance problems and paperwork discrepancies. The position may require using in-cab technology such as electronic logs, working different schedules or on the dock as business needs dictate, and occasionally driving over the road with Safety approval. The driver provides professional service to customers and the public and assists with dock or customer-site freight loading and unloading when needed. Regular attendance is required, and other duties may be assigned as operational, safety, or business needs require. The job involves frequent physical activity and exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, elevated or precarious locations, and varied weather. The noise level may range from quiet to loud. 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 1 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 operate a tractor-trailer for periods consistent with 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 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.
Ability to provide an acceptable motor vehicle record, pass an FMCSA medical exam and road test, and meet FMCSA requirements for speaking and reading English.
Familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
Ability to lift approximately 70 pounds or more if required by the essential functions of the job.
Ability to drive all routes and terrain, including mountains, steep roads, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels, and to drive in varied weather conditions.
Ability to perform equipment safety and operational functions, including chaining tires and driving manual-transmission vehicles.
Ability to comply with company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct; interact well with others; and work independently or in 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 information and documents, including safety rules, operating and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing and a criminal-history background check.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting, standing, walking, handling, reaching, twisting, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, and climbing or balancing; specific vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

Stable employment history preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a tractor-trailer and other equipment to transport freight in compliance with company policies and applicable laws and FMCSA regulations.
Operate equipment safely, including manual-transmission vehicles, and drive across varied terrain, routes, and environmental conditions.
Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations and comply with hazardous-material transportation requirements.
Ensure the security of equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and inspect the vehicle during trips; check gauges, visual indicators, trailer seals, and locks for problems.
Promptly report maintenance problems to Fleet Services or supervision and report discrepancies between unit numbers and paperwork to a supervisor.
Use in-cab technology, including electronic logs, when required.
Work different schedules, perform dock work, and occasionally drive over the road when required by business needs and approved by Safety.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the general public.
Assist with loading and unloading freight at docks or customer sites as needed.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.