- Salary
- $27 – $30/hr
- Location
- Buffalo, New York, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Transportation
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
JOB TITLE: CDL Class A Driver - Local Home Daily
REPORTS TO: Logistics Manager
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
LOCATION: 127 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14210
HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, Saturdays as needed
COMPENSATION: $27-30/hr., based on experience and skills
Safely and efficiently deliver and pick up containers at customer sites. Perform all job duties in accordance with company policies and procedures. Must currently have a Class A CDL and be able to drive a standard transmission for this position.
- Pick up and deliver containers at customer sites in a timely and efficient.
- Provide customers with appropriate paperwork.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on every truck driven daily. Ensure equipment defects are reported immediately.
- Accurately complete all paperwork and documents required by Federal DOT and the Company daily.
- Drivers are responsible for their load. Ensure appropriate material distribution and securing of the load.
- Driver must be willing to switch from one type of truck to another (for example, tractor to lowboy or from lowboy to drop deck, etc.), depending on business needs.
- Provide a positive representation of the company by demonstrating safe, responsible driving practices. Operate company vehicles in a safe manner by applying knowledge and skills in maneuvering vehicles at varying speeds in difficult situations such as heavy traffic and inclement weather, or in tight loading dock areas.
- Keep the tractor interior clean and orderly.
- Monitors the truck's mechanical functions and ensures the truck is maintained in accordance with maintenance schedules.
- Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
- At least 6 months of Class A driving experience (2+ years driving experience preferred).
- Must be able to drive standard trucks (stick).
- Must have driving experience with the following vehicles: Tractor-trailers, Frameless Dump Trailers, Lowboy, and drop decks.
- Clean Driving Record/MVR.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a current DOT physical card.
- Must meet DOT and Company requirements related to drug and alcohol testing.
- Must be able to enter and exit the cab using foot and hand holds.
- Depending on need, one must be able to exert force for pushing and pulling. Able to stoop, bend, twist, balance, climb, crouch, and kneel.
- Applicants must be registered in the Federal DOT Clearinghouse. A job offer will be contingent on a pre-hire physical, including drug screening, criminal background screening, and an MVR report.
- Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
- Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket).
- Vision Insurance (Out of pocket).
- 401(k) (with 2.5% company match).
- Aflac Services (Out of pocket).
- Life Insurance (25k, 100% employer paid).
- 8.5 Paid Holidays.
- Employee Referral $1000.
- Safety Toe Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement Annually.
- Paid Vacation.
- Paid Sick Time.