CDL A Lead Driver

CDL A Lead Driver Job Title: CDL A Lead Driver Department: Kansas City KS 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! Shift and Compensation SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm PAY: $36.00/HR REPORTS TO: Service Center Manager DIRECT REPORTS: No Job Summary Are you a skilled and dedicated CDL driver looking for a new opportunity? Look no further! CrossCountry Freight Solutions is looking for experienced Class A drivers to join our team. The CDL A Lead position operates 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. The CDL A Lead will also complete all paperwork required by government regulations and Company procedures/policies, along with supervising the timely pick-up and delivery of undamaged freight in accordance with Company policies/procedures and applicable state and federal laws. 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 Light admin work including creating manifests, printing paperwork, Safety Talks, customer pick ups, scanning manifests, and communicating on OS&D issues Job Specifications Skills and Knowledge 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 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. Benefits Local, Home Daily Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available. Paid time off, paid holidays, paid community volunteer time Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K retirement plan with match We strive for universal prosperity between our team members, company, customers, and communities. We seek top tier team members who can catch our vision of balancing safety, quality, and productivity. All regular full-time employees are eligible for CrossCountry's benefit package after 30 days of employment. Employee Benefit Package Our employee benefit package includes: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Plan Uniform Incentive Paid Holidays (after 30 days of service as a full-time employee) Paid Personal Time-Off Regular part-time employees are eligible for these benefits as well. #J-18808-Ljbffr CrossCountry Kansas City, LLC