CDL-A Driver Apprentice — City Driving — $27.26–$32.47/hr

Our company is looking for a Driver Apprentice in East Syracuse, NY to train into a tractor-trailer city driving role. You'll build your skills behind the wheel while also learning dock and forklift work.

Pay

• Starting at $27.26 per hour

• Pay range for this role is $27.26 to $32.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, schedule and other job-related factors

What you'll do

• Learn to operate tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles and straight trucks

• Run pre-trip, post-trip and in-route inspections on your equipment

• Connect and disconnect trailers and converter dollies

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

• Repair or recoup damaged freight as needed

• Handle paperwork, reports, and freight-charge collection when required

• Follow hazmat rules and confirm correct placarding on hazmat loads

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

• Interact with customers on pickups, deliveries and service needs, and pass along sales leads when opportunities come up

• Fill in on road driver or freight handler duties when needed, including chaining tires in winter conditions

• Follow all DOT and company safety rules

Requirements

• Class A CDL or commercial learner's permit before starting in this role

• Acceptable motor vehicle record per company standards

• Must meet DOT qualification requirements under FMCSA Part 391

• Comfortable with basic math and clear written and verbal communication

• Able to hook and unhook trailers requiring roughly 100 pounds of lift force multiple times a day

• 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 a truck cab

• Willing to follow directions, complete training, and work solo or as part of a team

• Comfortable driving day or night, in all weather and road conditions, with exposure to noise, vibration, dust, diesel fumes and regulated hazardous materials

• Schedule may shift based on operational needs

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Paid sick and personal time

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Bonus potential

• Tuition reimbursement

• Adoption assistance

• Paid parental and bereavement leave

• Vacation and paid holidays for full-time employees

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