Shuttle Driver- Day Shift

Location: Harrisonburg, VA

Pay Rate: $22 to $24 an hour

About the role

Primary responsibility will be to safely operate assigned commercial motor vehicle in full compliance with all federal, state and local laws/regulations in the performance of assigned duties. The primary assignment will be the local shuttle of refrigerated and dry trailers/loads between customer locations and company/other facilities.

Schedule

Driver will be assigned to a regular 12-hour shift on a 14-day rotating schedule. Will require working every other weekend. Schedule will be matched with customer’s work hours so some work on minor holidays may be expected.

Responsibilities

• Communicate all issues related to the condition of company trucks and trailers to designated company staff.
• Do not operate or allow to be operated any equipment that would not meet federal, state or local standards.
• Fill out, maintain and submit all required paperwork, log books, shipping documents and the like per requested schedules. Paperwork must be complete and accurately reflect the work performed.
• Adhere to and follow all federal, state, local and company safety rules and regulations at all times.
• Foster positive, appropriate and productive relationships with all customers and members of the general public through responsible driving habits and proper interactions.
• Be flexible, open and agreeable to a wide range of assignments while “on-duty”.
• Foster positive, appropriate and productive relationships with all InterChange staff members and departments.
• Perform all assigned duties as safely, quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid unneeded expense.
• Professionally perform all duties in a manner which promotes the growth, profitability and success of the company.
• Properly secure loads using provided straps and other equipment.
• Repeatedly open & close trailer & shipping container doors throughout the workday. Door weights may vary from 120 to 350 lbs. each.
• Crank landing gear, operate 5th wheel release, connect air/electrical lines without difficulty and repeatedly during work shifts.
• Enter and exit truck cab safely and repeatedly during the work shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum H.S. degree preferred.
• Must hold a current CDL-A with a driving record acceptable to company insurance carrier.
• Must hold a current Medical Examiners Certificate.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 75 pounds at shoulder height.
• Must be able to read and write well enough to understand and complete required documentation, shipping forms, road signs and other written communications.
• Pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical are required.