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

Estes Express Lines•Mason City, IA

20d•$34 - $37

About The Position

The Local P&D 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 driver must be qualified to operate different types of equipment and drive across varied routes, terrain, and weather conditions. Duties include maintaining required records; handling hazardous materials safely and legally; securing equipment and cargo; conducting vehicle inspections; checking equipment and paperwork; and promptly reporting maintenance issues or discrepancies. The role may involve using in-cab technology, working different schedules, working on the dock, and occasionally driving over the road as business needs dictate. The driver provides professional, courteous service and may load or unload freight at docks or customer sites. Regular attendance is required, and other duties may be assigned as operational, safety, or business needs require. The position requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles endorsements. Applicants must meet FMCSA requirements, pass required medical and road tests, and satisfy employment, background, and drug-testing requirements. The work involves significant physical activity, including frequent lifting and moving of at least 70 pounds, and exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, elevated or precarious work areas, varying noise levels, and diverse weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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 requirement 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-pound capacity.
Ability to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70 pounds.
Ability to couple and uncouple 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; familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA regulations.
Pass an FMCSA-required medical examination and a road test.
Ability to meet FMCSA English-speaking and reading requirements.
Ability to lift approximately 70 pounds or more when essential job functions require it.
Ability to drive routes and terrain including mountains, steep roads, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels, and to drive in varied weather conditions.
Ability to operate 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 as part of a team.
Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities, and to read, interpret, and follow written safety, operational, procedural, and maintenance information with concentration and comprehension.
Pass pre-employment and random drug and/or alcohol testing and a criminal-history background check.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent lifting, standing, walking, handling, reaching, twisting, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, climbing, balancing, talking, and hearing.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Stable employment history preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a tractor-trailer to transport freight in compliance with company requirements and applicable laws and FMCSA regulations.
Operate required equipment and perform safety functions, including driving manual-transmission vehicles and chaining tires.
Comply with FMCSA requirements for Commercial Driver’s License holders and maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations.
Transport hazardous materials safely and legally.
Secure 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 paperwork and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Use in-cab technology, including electronic logs, when required.
Work different schedules, on the dock, or over the road when business needs require and, where applicable, with Safety approval.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the general public.
Assist with dock and customer-site freight loading and unloading as needed.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.