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

Estes Express Lines•Avon, MA

19d•$39 - $41

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 regulations. The role requires operating equipment in varied terrain, routes, and weather conditions, and performing all required safety functions, such as driving manual-transmission vehicles and chaining tires. The driver maintains required records, safeguards equipment and cargo, complies with hazardous-material transportation requirements, and conducts pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections. Maintenance issues and paperwork discrepancies must be reported promptly. The position may involve using in-cab technology, working different schedules, assisting with dock and customer-site freight loading and unloading, and occasionally driving over the road as business needs require. Regular attendance is required. Employees may also be assigned other duties based on operational and safety needs. The role provides professional and courteous service to customers and the public. Work may include operating a forklift and handling freight with a pallet jack or hand truck. Drivers must be able to meet FMCSA driving-time requirements and pass required medical and road tests, along with pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing and a criminal history background check. The job involves frequent physical activity, including lifting and moving loads of at least 70 pounds, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling, twisting, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing. The work environment may include moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, elevated or precarious locations, and varied weather. Noise levels may range from quiet to loud. 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; an LCV requirement may apply.
Ability to drive a tractor-trailer for periods that comply 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 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-required medical exam, and pass a road test.
Familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
Ability to speak and read English as required by FMCSA.
Ability to lift approximately 70 pounds or more as required by essential job functions.
Ability to drive on varied routes and terrain, including mountains, steep roads, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels, and 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 comply with written instructions and documents with a high level of comprehension and concentration.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and be subject to random drug and/or alcohol tests and a criminal history background check.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting and moving, standing, walking, sitting, handling, reaching, twisting, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing.
Must meet the vision requirements of the job, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust 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 federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA regulations.
Perform equipment safety functions, including operating manual transmissions and chaining tires, and drive across varied routes, terrain, and environmental conditions.
Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations and comply with FMCSA requirements for commercial drivers.
Follow requirements for the safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials and secure equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections, including checking gauges, indicators, trailer seals or locks, and vehicle condition.
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 and assist with dock work as business needs require; occasionally drive over the road when approved by Safety and required by business needs.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the general public.
Assist with loading and unloading freight at docks and customer sites as required.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned duties based on operational and safety needs.