CDL-A City Truck Driver — $31.26/hr Starting

Our company in Chillicothe, OH is looking for a CDL-A driver to move freight between service centers and customers, while also supporting the sales side of the business.

Pay

• Starting rate of $31.26 per hour

What you'll do

• Drive tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles (and triples where applicable) or straight trucks

• Complete daily pre-trip and safety checks on your equipment

• Connect and disconnect trailers and converter dollies

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

• Fix or recoup damaged freight as needed

• Fill out required paperwork and reports, and follow hazardous materials rules

• Collect payment for freight charges when required

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

• Talk with customers about pickup and delivery needs, deliver strong service, and pass along potential new business leads to the sales team

• Chain tires when conditions call for it

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

• Follow all applicable laws, regulations and company procedures

Requirements

• Class A CDL with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements (the hazmat endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of your offer; you can't drive without it)

• Automatic transmission restriction on your CDL is acceptable

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

• Acceptable motor vehicle record per company hiring standards

• Must satisfy DOT requirements under FMCSA regulation section 391

• If operating long combination vehicles (triples, Rocky Mountain doubles, turnpike doubles) in states including Ohio, you must meet the LCV qualification and certification standards

• Basic math skills, with or without a calculator

• Basic reading, writing and verbal communication skills

• Able to lift and carry freight up to 100 pounds several times a week

• Able to sit for long stretches and to bend, twist, squat and climb in and out of the truck

• Able to follow directions, complete training, and work both independently and as part of a team

Working conditions

• Driving in all kinds of weather and road conditions throughout your shift

• Exposure to noise, vibration, dust, diesel fumes and DOT-regulated hazardous materials

• Schedule and hours can shift based on operational needs

Our company is an equal opportunity employer.