CDL Driver Class A

Description:

First Response Rail Service, Inc.

RAIL, WASTE & LOGISTICS

Professional solutions. Expert service.

Formed in 2004, First Response Rail Service, Inc. is a privately owned company that provides rail asset management, transloading logistics and operational support, rail fleet inspections and minor repair, and intermodal container repair services.

Please visit our website at firstresponserail.com to learn more about us.

(Please note CalmHR/Paylocity is our Payroll/HR/Recruiting vendor/software system, and this name will appear on our online application).

First Response Rail Service is hiring a CDL Driver (Class A) with a minimum of 2 years experience to operate a truck in a fleet that is less than 2 years old.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work rather than the bigger picture

Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle

Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.

Pick-up and safely transport goods, livestock, etc. to the intended destination

Ensure contents are properly secured in a truck, open top hopper and flatbed to prevent damage/injury

Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries

Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery

Communicate with managers as needed

Confirm that the contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document

Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip

Check weather conditions and road reports before departure

Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean

Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)

Ability to follow instructions as the driver may not be driving every day and will need to be able to do other jobs to help on the worksite.

Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered

Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs

Track and report working hours

Adhere to company rules and regulations

Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions

Comply company and DOT regulations

Always make safety a priority

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles

Alert, focused, and detail-oriented

Physically and mentally fit

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time

Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.

Proficient using GPS and other routing systems

An innate sense of direction

Self-starter who works well independently

Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful

High level of composure and good stress management

Backing onto a Landfill Tipper with 53 trailer experience

Hand tool and Power tool use is required

Follow all site safety protocols

Full-time position

Local Driving only. You will be home every night

Backing of trailer is required

Dump experience preferred

Landfill tipper experience preferred

Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative/driver level maintenance (change tires, greasing of truck & trailer)

Normal hours are from 6:00 a.m. until 3:00-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Very infrequent Saturday 1/2 days may be required.

Competitive pay based on experience level.

Must have Safe Driving record with no pattern of moving violations/accidents in either a personal or commercial vehicle.

Must meet DOT and company requirements related to drug and alcohol testing

Must possess or be able to obtain a current DOT physical card.

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