Driver Apprentice-City

Job Title

Through education and driving skills development, become proficient in the operation of a tractor trailer combination.

Starting Rate of Pay: $27.26/ hour

Responsibilities

Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and/or straight trucks

Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and inter-trip safety inspections on equipment

Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer

Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including, but not limited to, forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck

Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including, but not limited to, pallets, straps, and rope

Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary

Verify and complete required documentation and reports

Collect checks for freight charges and maintain related documentation, as required

Comply with hazardous material regulations and company procedures, and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments, as required

Communicate with and follow Dispatch instructions regarding events including, but not limited to, delays, arrivals, equipment problems, etc., as required

Demonstrate internal and external customer service

Chain vehicle tires, as required

Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a commercial learning permit (CLP) prior to entering job classification

Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards

Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) regulations

Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator

Basic written and verbal communication skills

Ability to hook up and break down sets of trailers that require an average lift force of approximately 100 pounds, several times a day

Ability to lift/carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds, several times a week

Ability to sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat, climb in and out of truck

Ability to follow instructions and complete required training

Ability to work independently and/or as a team member

Working Conditions

Drive day and night on all types of roads in all types of weather

Exposure to noise and vibration

Exposure to dust and diesel fumes

Exposure to hazardous materials shipped and packaged under DOT regulations

Hours may vary due to operational need

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