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 compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA requirements. The role requires safe driving across varied routes, terrain, and weather conditions, and may involve different schedules, dock work, and occasional over-the-road driving as business needs require and Safety approves. The driver maintains required records, conducts vehicle and equipment inspections, monitors for malfunctions, secures equipment and cargo, and promptly reports maintenance issues or paperwork discrepancies. The role also involves transporting hazardous materials in compliance with applicable requirements, serving customers and the public professionally, and assisting with freight loading and unloading at docks or customer sites. Regular attendance is required, and employees must perform other duties as assigned. Candidates must meet commercial driving, licensing, medical, safety, and physical requirements. The job includes frequent physical activity and exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, potentially hazardous materials, elevated work areas, varied weather, and noise levels ranging from quiet to loud.
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.
- 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 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 carrying at least 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.
- Familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
- Pass an FMCSA-required medical examination and a road test.
- Meet FMCSA requirements to speak and read English.
- Ability to lift approximately 70 pounds or more when required by essential job functions.
- Ability to drive all routes and terrain types, 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.
- 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 information and documents, including safety rules, operating and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen and submit to random drug and/or alcohol tests 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, reaching, handling, twisting, turning, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, talking, and hearing; required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Nice To Haves
- Stable employment history preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate tractor-trailers and other equipment safely to transport freight in compliance with company policies and applicable laws and FMCSA regulations.
- Operate equipment across varied routes, terrain, and environmental conditions, including manual-transmission vehicles and tire chains as needed.
- Adhere to FMCSA requirements for 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.
- Secure equipment and cargo.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor and trailer; check gauges, visual indicators, seals, locks, and vehicle condition before and during trips.
- Promptly report maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision.
- Verify unit numbers against provided 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 when approved by Safety and needed by the business.
- 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 assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
