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

Estes Express Lines•Albuquerque, NM

19d•$34 - $37

About The Position

The Local P&D Driver operates tractor-trailers and other equipment to transport freight safely in compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA regulations. The role requires operating equipment in varied terrain, routes, and weather conditions, using manual transmissions and tire chains when needed, and complying with hazardous-material transportation requirements. The driver secures equipment and cargo, maintains required records, and performs pre-trip, in-trip, and post-trip checks and inspections. Maintenance issues and paperwork discrepancies must be reported promptly. The position may require electronic logs and other in-cab technology, different schedules, dock work, and occasional over-the-road driving as business needs dictate. The driver provides courteous service to customers and the public and assists with freight loading and unloading at docks or customer sites as needed. Regular attendance is required. Duties may vary according to operational, safety, and business requirements. The position involves physical work, including handling freight and equipment, and exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, elevated or precarious work areas, and varying weather and noise conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Applicants must pass required screening and testing, including a medical exam, road test, drug testing, and a criminal-history background check, and must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 compliant with 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.
Ability to pass an FMCSA-required medical exam and a road test.
Ability to speak and read English in accordance with FMCSA requirements.
Ability to lift approximately 70 pounds or more if required by essential job functions.
Ability to drive all routes and terrain types, including mountains, steep roads, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels.
Ability to drive in varied weather, including rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, and hot weather.
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; requires concentration, comprehension, and meeting deadlines.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and may be subject 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 requirements of the job, including frequently lifting and moving at least 70 pounds and performing activities such as standing, walking, reaching, handling, twisting, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, climbing, and balancing.
Required visual abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Stable employment history.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a tractor-trailer and other equipment to transport freight in compliance with company policies and applicable laws and FMCSA regulations.
Operate equipment in varied terrain, routes, and environmental conditions, including manual-transmission vehicles and tire chains as required.
Comply with applicable requirements for the safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials.
Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations.
Secure equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and check vehicle gauges, indicators, trailer seals or locks, and vehicle condition during trips.
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, perform dock work, and occasionally drive over the road when business needs dictate and Safety approves.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the general public.
Assist with loading and unloading freight at docks and customer sites as needed.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.
Operate a forklift and handle pallet jacks, hand trucks, trailers, and related equipment as required.