OTR National Shuttle Driver (Team Driving Required)

About the role

The National Shuttle Team Driver, CDL (Team Driving Required) – Dallas, TX is a key position within UOVO, the nation's leading storage and services provider for art, archives, and collectibles.

Core Responsibilities

• Support driving commercial trucking equipment, utilizing commercial drivers license, to transport works via UOVO’s fleet for national shuttle work to UOVO’s East and West coast location cross country.
• Operate up to a commercial trucking equipment in a team driving environment to provide timely delivery of property including but not limited to fine art and collectibles.
• Proper handling of art objects, using the appropriate methods and materials for organizing, packing, loading and unloading trucks, ensuring safe transport and accurate delivery.
• Communicate with dispatch via email, text, or phone regarding on-going trips and schedule updates.
• Prepare and carefully execute paperwork, including bills of lading, labels and driver logs.
• Safely operate a company vehicle and transport artwork to UOVO locations across the country.
• Perform all required truck inspections to ensure proper maintenance and care of equipment.
• Prepare condition checks and condition reports.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by manager.

Qualifications & Skills

• A minimum requirement of a valid class A CDL and a clean driving record.
• Ability to push and pull 150 pounds on a dolly or cart, as well as 50 pounds without mechanical aid.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, and dynamic environment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and MVR.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to problem solve issues onsite, with the experience to know when to escalate to a Supervisor.
• Weekend, overtime, and holiday work may be necessary; schedule flexibility is required.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and national DOT regulations.
• Ability to carry 40 pounds of varying size and shape up to a distance of 90 feet.
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach overhead.
• Ability to be exposed to outside weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow.
• Familiarity with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, J-bars, dollies and other necessary warehouse equipment.
• Experience handling 2d and 3D artwork preferred, but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Roadmap of benefits including:
• 100% employer-covered medical plan option for team members as well as multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision plans options.
• 2 weeks annual paid vacation, with bi-annual increased vacation awards throughout the first 5 years of service.
• 10 paid holidays plus one additional floating holiday.
• Company-Sponsored Parental Leave policy.
• Company-Sponsored Paid Sick Leave 100%.
• Flexible Savings Account, Commuter Benefits, and Childcare Benefits.
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Benefits.
• Monthly Team Lunches and Birthday celebrations.
• Team member Recognition Program (the “Eggcellence Awards”).