Linehaul Drivers

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What Youll Do:
Operate a Class A commercial vehicle (tractor trailer) to making pickups and deliveries at various warehouses and customer locations. This is a local home daily position. Drivers do load their own trailers for first runs of the day using forklift. Americold forklift certifies the driver. Deliveries are drop and hook. Work schedule is Monday through Friday generally 7 am to 3:30 pm. Earn $22.55 per hour paid weekly and many benefits such as health vision dental 401K 15 paid time off (PTO) days quarterly safety bonuses and more. Maintain all appropriate paperwork such as bills of lading and invoices. Strictly adhere to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations including daily trip logs pre and posttrip vehicle and equipment inspections and hours of service.

What Experience You Need:
A valid and current Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) in the state of residence and 2 years CDL A experience. No conviction for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs within the past five (5) years. No more than four (4) moving violations in the past 36 months and no more than two (2) moving violations in the previous 12 months. No preventable accidents involving a fatality bodily injuries treated away from the scene or disabling damage to a motor vehicle within three years. No violations for reckless driving speeding 15 MPH over the speed limit lane changes or texting/handheld device use while driving. No conviction for a serious or disqualifying traffic violation within the last three (3) years as described in FMCSR partsand 397). Demonstrated written verbal and interpersonal and customer service communication skills sufficient to read and interpret road maps and road signs and partner with customers and other coworkers.

What Could Set You Apart:
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. Experience with refrigerated (reefer) trailers preferred.

Physical Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to sit for long periods of time in a vehicle. Also must be able to repeatedly and quickly adjust vehicle controls to exact positions for several hours per day. While driving operators are exposed to noise and vibration levels which may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger cars. Demonstrated manual dexterity and coordination of two (2) or more limbs with normal movements while sitting standing or lying down. This does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. Demonstrated ability to talk hear and see sufficiently to complete assigned tasks. Must be able to visually identify details from distances. May be required to carry loads related to travel and occasionally lift carry position or move objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Demonstrated ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions sufficient to partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes. Demonstrated judgment skills sufficient to identify which of several objects is closer or farther away and to accurately ascertain distance between self and other objects. Demonstrated ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem only recognizing there is a problem. Drivers may be subject to conditions and other stresses and fatigue related to driving a motor vehicle on crowded streets and highways in various weather conditions. Successful passing of Department of Transportation (DOT) background screen preemployment drug test and other required physical and medical examinations. Demonstrated ability to enter and exit truck as well as hook and unhook trailering equipment.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer:
Our associates know the answer to the question Whats in it for me We offer bestinclass benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial wellbeing. When you join Americold you join a valuesoriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW. Call Us At

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime