Over the Road Driver (Extraboard - Fully Endorsed)

Estes Express Lines•York, PA

About The Position

Estes is a leading LTL freight carrier that has been in business since 1931. The company provides drivers with in-cab ergonomics and technology focused on comfort and compliance with Electronic Logging Device (ELD) requirements. Line Haul Extraboard Drivers move freight between Service Centers within the Estes network and are away from their home domicile for an average of five days between home times. Drivers receive support throughout their trips and may have opportunities for advancement. The role operates a tractor-trailer to transport freight safely and in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FMCSA requirements. Drivers must be qualified to operate different equipment and drive across varied routes, terrain, and weather conditions. The role may involve different schedules, dock work, and use of in-cab technology, including electronic logs, depending on business needs. Regular attendance is required. The listed duties are not exhaustive; employees must also perform other assigned duties as operational and safety needs require. The position requires frequent physical activity, including handling and moving loads of at least 70 pounds, and may involve working near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, elevated or precarious places, and varied weather. Work environment noise ranges from quiet to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Estes states that protected characteristics are not factors in employment decisions or working conditions. Applicant information and previous-employer contacts may be used to investigate safety and performance history as required by FMCSA regulations. Applicants with DOT-regulated employment in the preceding three years have rights to review and seek correction of information supplied by previous employers and to attach a rebuttal statement if a disagreement cannot be resolved. A written request to review that information must be submitted no later than 30 days after employment or notification of denial.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be at least 21 years old under 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; LCV requirement may apply.
Ability to drive a tractor-trailer for periods that conform to FMCSA requirements.
Ability to provide an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).
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 meet FMCSA requirements for speaking and reading English.
Ability to lift approximately 70 pounds or more as required by essential job functions.
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 drive varied routes and terrain, including mountains, steep roads, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels.
Ability to drive in varied environmental conditions, including rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, and hot weather.
Ability to operate equipment safety and operational functions, including tire chains and manual and/or automatic transmissions.
Ability to comply with company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct.
Ability to interact well with others and work independently or in a team setting.
Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
Ability to understand, interpret, and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations and procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions, with high comprehension and concentration and ability to meet deadlines.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing.
Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Stable employment history preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate all types of equipment needed to perform safety functions, including manual-transmission vehicles and tire chains, and drive across varied terrain, routes, and environmental conditions.
Safely operate a tractor-trailer to transport freight in accordance with company requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including run-time and FMCSA regulations.
Comply with FMCSA requirements applicable to Commercial Driver’s License holders.
Maintain records required by local, state, and federal regulations.
Comply with requirements for safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials.
Secure equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor and trailer to ensure safe working conditions.
Check gauges and visual indicators for malfunctions, check trailer seals or locks, and inspect the vehicle before and during trips for problems.
Promptly report maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision.
Verify unit numbers against paperwork and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Use in-cab technology, including electronic logs, as required.
Work different schedules and on the dock when required by business needs.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the general public.
Maintain regular attendance.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned to meet operational and safety needs.