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

Estes Express Lines•Huber Heights, OH

18d•$37 - $39

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 driver must be qualified to operate manual-transmission vehicles and perform safety functions such as chaining tires, and must be able to drive across varied routes, terrain, and environmental conditions. Duties also include maintaining required records, safely transporting hazardous materials, securing equipment and cargo, conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, checking vehicle indicators, and promptly reporting maintenance issues or paperwork discrepancies. The position may require use of in-cab technology such as electronic logs, different schedules, dock work, and occasional over-the-road driving as approved by Safety and dictated by business needs. The driver provides courteous service to customers and the public and may assist with loading and unloading freight at docks or customer sites. Regular attendance is required, and employees must be able to perform other duties as assigned. The role requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License, required endorsements, FMCSA registration and compliance, and successful completion of required medical and road tests. It involves frequent physical activity, including lifting, standing, walking, climbing, and handling freight. The work environment may include moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, elevated or precarious places, variable weather, and noise 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 and 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.
Required 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 and pass an FMCSA-required medical exam and 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 when required by essential job functions.
Ability to drive on all routes and terrain, including mountains, steep inclines, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels, and 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.
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, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing and a criminal history background check.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting and moving of at least 70 lbs., standing, walking, handling and reaching, twisting, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, climbing, and balancing; required vision includes close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.
Meet FMCSA requirements for Commercial Driver’s License holders and comply with requirements for hazardous-material transportation.
Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations.
Secure equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor and trailer; check gauges and indicators, inspect seals or locks, and identify vehicle 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; perform occasional over-the-road driving when approved by Safety.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the general public.
Assist with dock or customer-site loading and unloading of freight as needed.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.