Class A Route Delivery Driver

Job Title:
Class A Route Delivery Driver

Department:
Houston TX

Job Status:
Non-Exempt

Compensation:

Direct Reports:
No

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS) is an exceptional company with a mission to achieve universal prosperity with our Customers, Company, Team Members, & Communities. We use the latest technology to provide quality service and on-time delivery to our customers. CCFS provides direct service throughout the Western and Central United States. We look forward to having you Hitch on and Prosper with us!

JOB TITLE: CDL A
DEPARTMENT: Operations
JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt
SHIFT: Monday-Friday, (11am-7pm)
PAY: $29.00/hr
REPORTS TO: Service Center Manager

JOB SUMMARY

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is in search of Class A drivers with a passion for customer service and a safety-first mindset to join our dynamic team. The CDL A position is a Route Delivery Driver position in which you will operate a Company motor vehicle to transfer freight safely and efficiently to and from specified locations by a specified time. This position unloads, sorts, palletizes, and reloads a wide variety of freight, manually or with the aid of a mechanical device. Completes all paperwork required by government regulations and Company procedures/policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  
• Delivers and/or picks up freight to/from customer locations and/or a terminal as instructed by dispatch or the immediate supervisor
  
• Ensures all shipping documentation is available for DOT inspection and appropriate paperwork accompanies the shipment to the delivery point
  
• Loads and/or unloads a wide variety of freight onto and off a company motor vehicle, at customer locations and at the terminal, with or without mechanical assistance depending on the size of freight
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class A CDL
  
• At least 21 years of age
  
• 1 year of commercial driving experience
  
• No DUI's or DWI's (in the past 3 years)
  
• No more than 3 traffic violations (in past 3 years)
  
• Must have Hazmat and Tanker endorsements or be willing to obtain - renewals reimbursable
  
• This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to frequently enter and exit the cab of a commercial vehicle.
• Must be able to safely maneuver freight/pallets weighing up to 2,500 pounds onto a dolly or cart with a force of up to 130 pounds with mechanical aid in various environments/conditions.
• Must be able to carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance of up to 20 feet.
• Must be able to hook and unhook various commercial combinations, to manually lower and raise landing gear, to operate fifth wheel release levers, to lock and release pintle-hooks, to attach and release safety chains, to open and close cargo doors, to climb into and out of vehicles, and to fuel and check oil/coolant levels of vehicles.