CDL Driver Class A

CalmHR Inc; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

First Response Rail Service, Inc. is seeking 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 full-time role is local, with home every night, and requires safe driving and strict adherence to DOT regulations.

Physical fitness and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, plus proficiency with GPS routing systems, are important for daily duties and on-site support as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CDL Class A driving experience.
• Valid DOT physical card or ability to obtain one.
• Safe driving record with no pattern of moving violations/accidents.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks with GVW over 26,000 lbs and transport goods.
• Back trailer into loading/unloading sites and ensure proper alignment.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs and report hours.
• Adhere to DOT regulations and safety protocols at all times.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Safe driving

GPS routing system

Self-starter

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS routing systems

Job description

About this position

Description:

First Response Rail Service, Inc.

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

Requirements

• 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.