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 and in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA requirements. The driver must be capable of operating equipment in varied terrain, routes, and weather conditions, including using manual transmissions and tire chains. Duties may also include occasional over-the-road driving, dock work, and loading or unloading freight at customer sites, depending on business needs. The role requires performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitoring equipment for problems, maintaining required records, securing equipment and cargo, complying with hazardous-material transportation requirements, and reporting maintenance issues and paperwork discrepancies. Drivers may use in-cab technology such as electronic logs and must provide professional, courteous service to customers and the public. Regular attendance is required, and employees may be assigned other duties as operational and safety needs require.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 21 years of age and 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 requirements may apply.
- Ability to drive a tractor-trailer for periods that conform to 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.
- Familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
- Pass a required FMCSA medical examination and a road test.
- Ability to meet FMCSA requirements to speak and read English.
- Ability to lift approximately 70 pounds or more as required by essential job functions.
- Ability to drive routes over varied terrain and in a wide range of weather conditions.
- Ability to operate equipment safety and operational functions, 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 materials such as safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions, with strong comprehension and concentration and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Pass pre-employment and random drug and/or alcohol testing and a criminal history background check.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Stable employment history.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate tractor-trailers and other equipment to transport freight in compliance with company policies and applicable laws and FMCSA regulations.
- Operate equipment safely in varied terrain, on different routes, and in a range of environmental conditions; perform safety functions such as driving manual-transmission vehicles and chaining tires.
- Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations and comply with Commercial Driver’s License and hazardous-material transportation requirements.
- Secure equipment and cargo.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and monitor vehicle gauges, indicators, seals, locks, and condition during trips.
- Promptly report maintenance problems to Fleet Services or supervision and report discrepancies between unit numbers and paperwork.
- Use in-cab technology, including electronic logs, when required.
- Work different schedules, work the dock, or drive over the road on occasion as business needs require and as approved by Safety.
- Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the general public.
- Assist with dock work and loading or unloading freight at customer sites as needed.
- Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
