Driver Trainee
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What you'll do
- Participate in the Driver Training Program while performing the duties of a Freight Handler on a regular basis
- Complete 8 hours behind the wheel of a Company truck and 25 hours of yard training
- Load and unload trailer, either individually or with assistance of dock workers, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment
- Perform frequent lifting, pulling, and carrying of freight
- Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips
- Submit a written Vehicle Condition Report (VCR) on the condition of the truck/trailer at the end of each trip or tour of duty
- Check for proper preparation of shipping papers and proper placarding when hazardous materials are present
- Drive truck to assigned destinations
- Ensure that all shipping documentation required to move with shipments is available for inspection
- Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations including drivers’ log, records of roadside inspections, and mileage records
What they're looking for
- Be at least 21 years old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to satisfactorily pass background check and alcohol and drug test
- Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- At least 6 months of driving experience, to include a personal motor vehicle
- Willingness and ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL A) with Hazmat Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement, and Doubles/Triples Endorsement
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Full description from employer
Load and unload trailer, either individually or with assistance of dock workers, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment. Perform frequent lifting, pulling, and carrying of freight. Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips and submit a written Vehicle Condition Report (VCR) on the condition of the truck/trailer at the end of each trip or tour of duty. When hazardous materials are present, check for proper preparation of shipping papers, check for agreement between information on shipping papers and markings and labeling on freight, ascertain that vehicle is properly placarded. Drive truck to assigned destinations. Ensure that all shipping documentation (e.g., manifest, security seal sheet, bills of lading, shipping orders, freight bills, etc.) required to move with shipments is available for inspection, and that appropriate paperwork accompany shipment when delivered. Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations including drivers’ log, records of roadside inspections, mileage records, and other records required by law.
For this role, you must: be at least 21 years old; have a High School Diploma or GED; have the ability to satisfactorily pass background check and alcohol and drug test with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR); have at least 6 months of driving experience, to include a personal motor vehicle; and have a willingness and ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL A) with Hazmat Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement, and Doubles/Triples Endorsement. Pay: $33.35-$34.50 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location)
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