CDL-A City Freight Driver — $31.93/hr

Our company needs a CDL-A city driver in Portland, ME to move freight between service centers and customer locations, with some customer-facing sales support built into the role.

Pay

• Starting rate is $31.93 per hour

What you'll do

• Drive tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles and triples where applicable, as well as straight trucks

• Hook and unhook trailers and converter dollies

• Run pre-trip and safety checks on your equipment each day

• Load, unload and secure freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, pallets, straps and rope

• Fix or recoup damaged freight as needed

• Handle paperwork, reports and any required cash or check collection for freight charges

• Stay in contact with dispatch on delays, arrivals and equipment issues

• Talk with customers about pickup and delivery needs, flag new business leads to the sales team, and represent the company well with both internal and external customers

• Chain tires when conditions call for it

• Fill in on road driver or dock duties when the business needs it

• Follow all relevant laws, DOT rules and company procedures

Requirements

• Class A CDL with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements (hazmat endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of hire; automatic transmission restriction is fine)

• One year of driving experience in the last three years, or completion of the our company Driver Development Course

• Clean enough MVR to meet hiring standards, and you must satisfy DOT requirements under FMCSA section 391

• If dispatched on long combination vehicles (triples, Rocky Mountain Doubles, Turnpike Doubles) in AZ, CO, FL, ID, IN, KS, MT, ND, NV, OH, OK, OR, SD or UT, you'll need to meet the LCV qualification and certification standards for those states

• Comfortable with basic math (calculator allowed) and basic reading/writing for documentation and communication with coworkers and supervisors

• Able to lift and carry freight up to 100 pounds multiple times a week, and to sit for long stretches, bend, twist, squat and climb in and out of the truck

• Willing to complete required training and work both independently and as part of a team

Working conditions

• You'll be driving in all kinds of weather and road conditions, with exposure to noise, vibration, dust, diesel fumes and DOT-regulated hazardous materials

• Shift hours can shift based on operational needs

Our company is an equal opportunity employer, including for veterans and people with disabilities.