Short Haul Driver
Company: Americold Logistics, LLC.
Location: Delavan
Posted on: October 1, 2024
Job Description:
Call Us At 855-389-3206
What You'll Do:
- Operate a Class A commercial vehicle (tractor trailer) to
making pick-ups and deliveries at various warehouses and customer
locations. This is a local, home daily position.
- Drivers do load their own trailers for first runs of the day
using forklift. Americold forklift certifies the driver. Deliveries
are drop and hook.
- Work schedule is Monday through Friday, generally 7 am to 3:30
pm. Earn $22.55 per hour paid weekly, and many benefits such as
health, vision, dental, 401K, 15 paid time off (PTO) days,
quarterly safety bonuses and more.
- Maintain all appropriate paperwork, such as bills of lading and
invoices.
- Strictly adhere to all Department of Transportation (DOT)
regulations including daily trip logs, pre- and post-trip vehicle
and equipment inspections, and hours of service. What Experience
You Need:
- A valid and current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
in the state of residence, and 2 years' CDL A experience.
- No conviction for driving while intoxicated or under the
influence of drugs within the past five (5) years. No more than
four (4) moving violations in the past 36 months, and no more than
two (2) moving violations in the previous 12 months.
- No preventable accidents involving a fatality, bodily injuries
treated away from the scene, or disabling damage to a motor vehicle
within three years.
- No violations for reckless driving, speeding 15 MPH over the
speed limit, lane changes, or texting/handheld device use while
driving. No conviction for a "serious or disqualifying traffic
violation" within the last three (3) years as described in FMCSR
parts 382, 391, 392 and 397).
- Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal and customer
service communication skills sufficient to read and interpret road
maps and road signs and partner with customers and other
co-workers. What Could Set You Apart:
- High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
preferred
- Experience with refrigerated (reefer) trailers preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to sit for long periods of time in a
vehicle. Also must be able to repeatedly and quickly adjust vehicle
controls to exact positions for several hours per day. While
driving, operators are exposed to noise and vibration levels which
may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger
cars.
- Demonstrated manual dexterity and coordination of two (2) or
more limbs with normal movements while sitting, standing, or lying
down. This does not involve performing the activities while the
whole body is in motion.
- Demonstrated ability to talk, hear, and see sufficiently to
complete assigned tasks. Must be able to visually identify details
from distances.
- May be required to carry loads related to travel and
occasionally lift, carry, position, or move objects weighing up to
fifty (50) pounds.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to others beyond giving and
receiving instructions sufficient to partner with colleagues
without exhibiting behavioral extremes.
- Demonstrated judgment skills sufficient to identify which of
several objects is closer or farther away and to accurately
ascertain distance between self and other objects.
- Demonstrated ability to tell when something is wrong or is
likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only
recognizing there is a problem.
- Drivers may be subject to conditions and other stresses and
fatigue related to driving a motor vehicle on crowded streets and
highways in various weather conditions.
- Successful passing of Department of Transportation (DOT)
background screen, pre-employment drug test, and other required
physical and medical examinations.
- Demonstrated ability to enter and exit truck as well as hook
and unhook trailering equipment. Work Environment: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functionsWhat We Offer: Our associates know the answer to the
question What's in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit
programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that
our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial
well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented
company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the
world.Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
Call Us At 855-389-3206
Keywords: Americold Logistics, LLC., Janesville , Short Haul Driver, Professions , Delavan, Wisconsin
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