Class A City Loop Driver - $31.70/hr

About the role

Dohrn Transfer is a leading Midwest LTL Carrier offering less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services. This position involves driving a tractor-trailer between customer locations to deliver and pick up freight.

Responsibilities

• Drive a commercial vehicle safely while picking up and delivering general freight.
• Drive a commercial vehicle safely while transporting freight between terminals.
• Load and unload trailer, either individually or with assistance of dockworkers.
• Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of freight.
• Secure freight may be required through strapping or other methods.
• Inspect the vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions as required by law and company policy.
• Comply with all Federal requirements regarding the transportation of hazardous materials.
• Drive tractor-trailer in all conditions in accordance with Federal regulations, normally in periods of driving within hours of service limitations, followed by an off-duty period as required by regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations, including driver's logs and other records required by law.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

Requirements

• A minimum age of 23.
• A minimum of 1 years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience.
• All drivers must pass a road test administered by a Dohrn Transfer Driver Trainer.
• All drivers must possess, or obtain within the required time period, and maintain Hazardous Material and Tanker endorsements on their current valid driver's license issued by the resident state in which they reside.
• All drivers are to possess only one valid driver's license (CDL) issued by the resident state of the driver.
• Operators who have recently transferred from another state must produce a copy of the former license or provide license information for verification from that state.
• Drivers will need to provide information on all licenses held within the previous 36 months.
• No record of citation or conviction of any DUI / OWI or Reckless Driving within the previous 5 years.
• Must have and maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and functional screen.
• Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen. Dohrn Transfer must receive a negative result.
• Must consent to a 10-year check on work history. Gaps of 30 days or more must be listed and explained. You may be asked to provide documentation.
• Must have the ability to read and write the English language and also perform simple mathematical calculations.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to read and write the English language and also perform simple mathematical calculations.

Skills

• Safe driving skills.
• Ability to lift and move freight.
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle maintenance.
• Understanding of Federal regulations related to commercial vehicle operations.

Benefits

• Health / Vision / Dental insurance.
• 401k matching.
• Lifetime insurance.
• Short/Long term disability.
• Quarterly Safety Incentive bonus for all FT drivers!
• Earn up to $1,000/annually based on eligibility.

Pay

$31.70/hr increased to $32.97/hr after your first year!

Schedule

Tuesday - Friday, Dayshift FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK*

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Gripping of various sizes and weights of up to 100 pounds.
• Lifting of up to 100 pounds from ground level to 45"; Lifting at waist level or 36” Front carry up to 100 pounds for 250 feet.
• Push/pull up to 60 pounds of horizontal force.
• Sitting up to 10 hours per day.
• Standing and Walking occurs frequently.
• Climbing, Squatting, Crouching, Balancing, or Kneeling occurs occasionally, Crawling occurs rarely.
• Reaching occurs frequently, while shifting gears, moving freight, loading and unloading the trailers and turning the steering wheel, along with closing the rear trailer doors.
• Grasping and handling occurs frequently while loading and unloading freight, opening and closing trailer doors, turning the steering wheel along with turning the hand crank to raise and lower the front jacks on the trailer.
• It is critical to speak with coworkers and customers in order to safely and properly perform essential job functions.
• Vision is used constantly during their day while driving, reading maps, inspecting truck.
• Smell is used occasionally during their day to check for leaks.
• Hearing is used frequently, listening for unusual sounds or warning sounds of problems with the vehicle.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, humidity, or wetness.
• May be exposed to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals.

Company Information

Dohrn Transfer is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.