CDL-A Dedicated Forklift/Local Driver - DPE

Job Description

Dock and warehouse associates are the backbone of Averitt facilities. Using digital scanners and other top-notch, modern equipment, dock and warehouse associates manage the day-to-day loading/unloading of freight throughout our system in a safe and professional atmosphere. Due to the familiarity of overall Averitt culture and processes, many dock and warehouse workers become top candidates for operational leadership positions.

**This position requires a Class A CDL**

Why Choose Averitt?

Competitive Pay:

• Average $1,188 per week / $61,776 per year
• Starting pay: $23 per hour
• Top pay: $24 per hour reached within 30 days
• Additional Pay:
  • Stop Pay: $25 per stop (Average 5-7 stops per week)
  • Loading/unloading pay: $25 per stop
  • Detention and breakdown pay available
• Average 50-60 hours per week

Work Schedule:

• Home daily
• Monday - Saturday; 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Job Responsibilities:

• Primarily operating a forklift (90%) and acting as a fill-in driver as needed when drivers are on vacation, out sick, short runs, etc. (10%)
• Coverage area as fill-in driver: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas and Louisiana
• Maintain & operate a heavy-duty four-wheel forklift to load, unload, and stage portable storage units
• Adhere to safety & equipment maintenance regulations
• Attention to detail to ensure trailers are loaded correctly
• Work in inclement weather (hot in summer, cold in winter)
• May be required to use computer to access customer website; to print driver paperwork (as needed basis only). Training provided!

Equipment:

• Sleeper cab, flatbed trailer and forklift

CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver Benefits

• Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage starting as low as $40.20/week (individual) and $105.90/week (family) after 30 days
• Rider policy for legally married spouses
• Profit Sharing: Monthly direct deposits into your retirement account
• Referral rewards: Cash bonuses for referrals
• Career Growth: Opportunities for local, regional, and leadership roles within Averitt

Ready to make a change? APPLY NOW to be an Averitt CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver!

Averitt Express is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Requirements

• Must live within a 75-mile radius
• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years
• Must have a valid Class A CDL
• Must be at least 21 years old
• No reckless driving convictions in the last 5 years
• No DUI convictions in the last 5 years
• No suspensions or revocations for moving violations within the past 5 years
• No serious moving violations in the last 12 months (e.g., 15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, fatal accidents involving a CMV)
• No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years
• No preventable DOT-recordable accidents in the last 3 years

Essential functions:

• Lift and move side kits -lift requirements: 46 lbs
• Secure load with chains and hardware - lift requirements: 80 lbs
• Climb onto and off of the flatbed trailer/load
• Count freight
• Complete fuel tickets
• Complete delivery receipt
• Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs
• Perform pre-trip inspections
• Drive
• Extensive travel - ability to sit upright for extended periods of time.
• Regular predictable attendance