CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

TieTalent; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company, TieTalent, is looking for a CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator based in Killeen, Texas. The position entails transporting goods, operating forklifts, and ensuring safety regulations while providing competitive wages and benefits including a $5000 sign-on bonus. Candidates with a Class-A CDL and one year of experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive wages on Teamster Union Scale

Union health and welfare benefits

Paid time off including sick leave and holidays

Life insurance and pension plan

Profit sharing program

Qualifications

• 1 year of verifiable tractor/trailer experience preferred.
• Class-A CDL with endorsements required.
• Minimum age of 21 with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading cargo as per instructions.
• Operating a forklift and ensuring safety standards.
• Completing necessary paperwork and inspections.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Load and Unload Cargo

Independent Judgment

Check-in Procedures

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

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Job Description

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations, usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. Loading and unloading trailers using standard techniques, technology, and procedures similar to a dock worker. Duties and schedule may vary depending on terminal location.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cargo.
• Perform check-in, tractor/trailer inspection, setup, and cargo pickup/delivery.
• Use independent judgment for trailer building and teardown, optimizing time, resources, energy, and physical effort while complying with weight laws.
• Operate a forklift as needed.
• Complete routine paperwork and log loading sheets properly.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma / GED

Experience: 1 year of verifiable tractor/trailer experience (training available for less than 1 year).

Certifications: Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker, hazardous materials endorsements, and no automatic restriction.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum 21 years old.
• Good work and safe driving record.
• Pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and meet medical requirements.
• Shift hours vary by location, including days, nights, and weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive wages on Teamster Union Scale, with overtime after 8 hours/day.
• Union health and welfare benefits with no employee premiums.
• Up to 3 weeks of paid time off including sick leave, personal days, and holidays.
• Life insurance through multi-employer fund.
• Opportunity to contribute to Teamsters National 401(k).
• Pension plan at no cost to employees.
• Profit sharing program.

Other Details

• Work hours vary by location.
• Paid weekly hourly position.

About Us

ABF Freight, part of ArcBest, is a leading less-than-truckload carrier with over a century of experience, 240 service centers across North America, committed to quality, safety, and customer service.

Location: Killeen, Texas

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing