Local Driver

Freight Transport Driver

This position is responsible for our customers freight transport by way of pickups and deliveries.

Essential Duties

• Operate safely and in compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures
• Inspect trucks and trailer(s) for defects through pre-trip, mid-trip and post-trip inspections and submit reports indicating their condition
• Operate a variety of trucks and equipment adhering to posted speed limits and all other local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Maintain driver e-logs and e-maintenance logs according to State and Federal regulations when outside of 150 air miles
• Make customer pick-ups in a manner that reflects superior customer service
• Spot and park trucks to warehouse, chock wheels, and assist in unloading freight
• Maintain contact with dispatcher to receive accurate dispatch instructions and report safety hazards and/or incidents involving the driver or any company equipment
• Ensure that cargo is secured for transport in vans and flatbeds according to the FMCSRs and hazardous materials regulations
• Prepare bills of lading
• Maintain a clean work environment including swept trailer, clean cab, windows, and mirrors
• Determine discrepancies in paperwork and make corrections
• Verify proper placarding when hauling HAZMAT
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance
• May perform Dock Worker duties as it applies to loading and unloading trailers
• May down stack and inside delivery at customer locations
• May be required to complete emergency roadside repairs
• Bulk Local Drivers transport Hazmat in bulk, to include bulkers, tankers, and ISO's
• Bulk Local Drivers operate and maintain specialty equipment offsite to include hydraulic and pneumatic
• Kodiak location - Load and unload Ferry and Barges
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school education or a GED equivalent
• Class A CDL drivers license with all endorsements
• HAZMAT endorsement within 90-days of hire and maintain HAZMAT, required
• Doubles certification preferred, but not required
• Experience with pallet jacks and lift gates, preferred
• One to three years of verifiable safe driving experience preferred, newly graduated drivers welcomed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills
• Impeccable character, integrity, and unfailing initiative in a team environment.
• Must be customer focused and represent Carlile in a professional and friendly manner
• Must be able to prioritize daily tasks and assignments
• Must pay attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to multitask and have excellent time management skills
• Must be able to drive in adverse weather conditions, ice, snow, rain, etc.

Benefits

At Carlile Transportation, we understand the importance of fostering a comprehensive and supportive benefits package to enhance the overall well-being of our valued employees. Our commitment to your health, financial security, and work-life balance is reflected in the array of benefits we offer including medical, vision, dental, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education for career advancement.

Heres what you can look forward to:

• Competitive base hourly rate: ($28.00 - $39.50) depending on experience and qualifications +$5.00 Location Differential
• Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents.
• Employer?paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short?term and long-term disability coverage
• Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• 2 weeks vacation annually
• 7 company holidays
• 7 days of sick leave annually
• Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growth

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions (snow, ice, rain, wind, etc.). The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vehicle vibration. The employee will also be exposed to high density road traffic as well as inter-city traffic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Carlile will make a reasonable accommodation(s) wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Carlile.