CDL A Driver - Local Deliveries (Contract)

Job Description

Job Description

CDL A Driver – Local Deliveries

Location: Colonie, NY
Pay: $37.45 per hour, paid weekly
Assignment: Contract (at least 6-8 weeks), with potential for extension

Position Overview
We are seeking dependable, safety-conscious Class A CDL Drivers for local delivery routes in the Colonie, NY area. This is a temporary full-time opportunity providing coverage for an anticipated minimum of 6–8 weeks, with the possibility of an extension.
Drivers will transport refrigerated freight and deliver products to local customer locations, completing approximately 10 stops per day with assistance from a driver helper.

Schedule & Compensation

• Four-day workweek, scheduled Monday–Friday
• Early morning start times between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM
• 10-14 hour days
• No weekend work required
• $37.45 per hour, paid weekly
• Overtime paid after 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer on local delivery routes.
• Transport refrigerated freight and various products.
• Complete approximately 10 delivery stops per day.
• Unload products at customer locations with assistance from a driver helper.
• Operate a pallet jack and liftgate for palletized freight.
• Follow all applicable safety and transportation regulations.

Equipment & Physical Requirements

• 48-foot refrigerated trailers.
• Automatic transmission tractors.
• Trucks are preloaded before departure.
• Ability to lift approximately 50–60 lbs.
• Drivers may operate different trucks throughout the assignment.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• At least 6 months of Class A driving experience preferred; relevant experience may also be considered.
• No major moving violations within the past 3 years.
• No DUI/OWI convictions.
• Must successfully pass background and drug screenings.
• No additional CDL endorsements required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional wellness, education, and employee discount programs.

Interested in a local driving opportunity with competitive hourly pay and a consistent weekday schedule? Apply today!

Pace Driver’s, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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