CDL-A Driver Apprentice — Starting at $27.26/hr

Our company in Flagstaff, AZ is hiring a Driver Apprentice for road driving. You learn and build your skills on the job while moving trailers between service centers and turn-point locations. Some dock and forklift work may be part of the role.

Pay

• Starts at $27.26 per hour.

What you'll do

• Drive a tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and straight trucks.

• Inspect your equipment before, during and after trips.

• Couple and uncouple trailers and converter dollies.

• Keep your daily logs and paperwork accurate.

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

• Follow hazmat rules and check that placards match the shipments when required.

• When needed, step in as a city driver or freight handler, using a forklift, pallet jack or hand truck.

• Put chains on tires when conditions call for it.

Requirements

• A Class A CDL or a commercial learning permit (CLP) before you start in the role.

• A motor vehicle record that meets hiring standards.

• Meet DOT driver requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier regulations.

• Basic math, reading, writing and speaking skills.

• Able to couple and uncouple trailer sets, with an average lift force of about 100 pounds, several times a day.

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

• Willing to follow instructions and finish the required training; you can work alone or on a team.

Working conditions

• Long drives day and night, on all kinds of roads and in all weather.

• Noise, vibration, dust and diesel fumes, plus exposure to regulated hazardous materials.

• Hours change with operational needs, and some schedules involve overnight stays.

Equal opportunity

• our company is an equal opportunity employer.