CDL A Local Driver

Pay

$36.50 per hour with overtime after 40 hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
• Paid holidays (8)
• Paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Work-life balance
• Friendly and positive culture
• New equipment and clean facilities

Responsibilities

• Transport, load, and unload freight in a productive, safe, and claims-free manner between Service Centers and customers.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on the tractor and trailer.
• Properly document all freight control processes.
• Read and understand maps, road signs, shipping papers, hazardous materials markings, and labeling identifications.
• Affix correct placards to tractor/trailer when necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle.
• Assist customers in preparation of shipping papers.
• Interact and converse with external/internal customers.
• Safely operate a forklift to unload/load products when indicated and needed.
• Participate in Dayton Freight’s training and improvement programs.
• Be available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts, and/or assignments.
• Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines contained in the Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual.

Qualifications

• At least 23 years of age.
• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsement.
• Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card.
• No DUI, citation/conviction for reckless operations in the past 3 years.
• Less than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years.
• Basic math skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to pass a drug screen.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle and perform physical tasks associated with driving, equipment inspections, and local pick-up and delivery operations. Duties may include:

• Standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling.
• Ascending and descending from the vehicle.
• Handling freight and delivery equipment, with occasional manual handling of materials and use of powered tools or devices.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.