Shuttle Driver CDL A

PFG | Performance Good Group

7d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Shuttle Driver, you transport empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and return with full trailers to domicile or shuttle yard locations. You drive tandem trailers, tractor trailers, and/or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, delivering trailers safely, on time, and in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. You communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answer questions accurately and promptly, work as a team member, and perform other duties as assigned.

The position is based at the warehouse at 9950 South Reinhart Road, Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday nights, starting at 5 p.m. and continuing until work is finished; schedules may vary. Annual pay is $70,000–$85,000.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL Class A with Doubles Endorsement.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
• Clean motor vehicle report for the past three years.
• Able to work the third-shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday nights; schedules may vary.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Pass a road test.
• Have a current valid DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
• Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases or freight of varying sizes and weights during the shift; products generally weigh approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

• Foodservice distribution industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
• Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
• Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
• Ensure required route paperwork accompanies the load and is available at dispatch.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to the predetermined route schedule.
• Perform hook-up and unhooking procedures according to safety guidelines.
• Park and store tractor trailers in designated areas.
• Keep equipment and freight locked and secured.
• Collect and secure damaged goods and customer returns in an empty trailer, return them to driver check-in at the base facility, and complete required paperwork.
• Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Record daily hours of service in logs in accordance with federal and state DOT and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area, and keep trailers clean as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive pay.
• Growth opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED