Class B City Driver - $26.32/hr

About the role

Dohrn is a leading Midwest LTL Carrier providing less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Our drivers are home daily. We offer competitive salary and a great benefit package in an exciting, rewarding industry.

Position Summary: Drive a straight truck between customer locations to deliver and pick up freight.

Responsibilities

• Drives a commercial vehicle safely while picking up and delivering general freight.
• Load and unload truck either individually or with assistance of dockworkers; mechanical freight handling equipment may be used where available and appropriate.
• Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of freight.
• Securing of 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 straight truck 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

• Minimum age of 21.
• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable Class B equipment experience.
• Must pass a road test administered by a Dohrn Transfer Driver Trainer.
• Must possess, or obtain within the required time period, and maintain Hazardous Material and Tanker endorsements on a current valid CDL issued by the state of residence.
• Must possess only one valid driver's license (CDL) issued by the resident state.
• Operators who have recently transferred from another state must produce a copy of the former license or provide license information for verification.
• Must 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.
• Dohrn Transfer must receive a negative controlled substances and alcohol result from prior employer(s) for the past three-year period.
• No prior evidence of controlled substance use.
• No instance of refusal to submit to an alcohol or controlled substance test within the past three-year period, including pre-employment testing.
• Must consent to a 10-year check on work history; gaps of 30 days or more must be listed and explained (documentation may be requested).
• Must have the ability to read and write English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Employment is at-will; nothing in these guidelines, the application, or the employee handbook guarantees employment for any period or constitutes a contract of employment.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Gripping of various sizes and weights up to 100 pounds.
• Lifting up to 100 pounds from ground level to 45 inches; lifting at waist level (36 inches).
• 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 (shifting gears, moving freight, loading/unloading trailers, turning steering wheel, closing rear trailer doors).
• Grasping and handling occurs frequently (loading/unloading freight, opening/closing trailer doors, turning steering wheel, turning hand crank to raise/lower front jacks).
• Critical to speak with coworkers and customers to safely perform essential job functions.
• Vision used constantly (driving, reading maps, inspecting truck).
• Smell used occasionally (check for leaks).
• Hearing used frequently (listening for unusual sounds or warning sounds of vehicle problems).
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, humidity, or wetness.
• May be exposed to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Quarterly Safety Incentive bonus for all full-time drivers: $250 per quarter (up to $1,000 annually, based on eligibility)

Pay

$26.32 per hour to start; $29.84 per hour after the first year.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, day shift. Drivers are home daily.