Class B CDL Driver with Hazmat - Texas

Quicksilver Express Courier, Inc.; Grand Prairie (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Quicksilver Express Courier, Inc. is seeking an experienced driver with a valid Class B license to service the Texas Grand Prairie area. Hazmat endorsement preferred, with a strong, safe driving history and the ability to operate a smartphone dispatch application.

The role requires reading maps, completing required DOT paperwork, and maintaining professional relations with customers and the public while on daily routes in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Qualifications

• No formal requirements; literate and communicate in English.
• No delivery experience required but helpful.
• 1 year Class B experience.
• Map reading skills not required, but helpful.
• 7 year proven safe driving record.
• No more than 1 minor moving violation within the last 5 years or DUI/Careless Driving within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver packages safely and in a timely manner.
• Know, understand and follow all company policies.
• Be available to work on-demand and some after-hours, clearing changes with supervision.
• Uniform shirt and ID badge must be worn at all times on the job.
• Follow current DOT regulations and complete DOT/Quicksilver paperwork.
• No cell phone/computer usage during operation of your truck; hands-free device required.

Skills

Class B license

Hazmat endorsement

Safe driving

English literacy

Smartphone app communication

Education

High School

Tools

Smartphone dispatch app

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Texas Office - Grand Prairie, TX
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: Undisclosed
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Transportation
• Pickup and delivery of packages of various sizes, weights and/or palletized products from customers in many different locations, to be completed in a timely and courteous manner.
• Ensures all equipment used is in working order and inspected daily.
• Uses care in moving packages and always works with safety in mind.
• This is a W2 position.
• All drivers are employees of Quicksilver.

Essential Functions

• Possess and maintain valid Class B driver's license with Hazmat endorsement, with safe driving record.
• Operate motor vehicle in safe and legal manner.
• Be able to quickly locate specific addresses.
• Be able to communicate and complete assigned tasks via a smartphone application (training provided).
• Must have sufficient literacy skills to read maps efficiently and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain communication and cooperative, professional relationship with both customers and general public, as well as fellow Quicksilver employees.

Job Specifications

• No formal requirements; must be literate and communicate in English.
• No delivery experience required but helpful.
• 1 year Class B experience.
• Map reading skills not required, but helpful.
• 7 year proven safe driving record.
• No more than 1 minor moving violation within the last 5 years or DUI/Careless Driving within 5 years.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 70-99 lbs. regularly as required.
• Hand load/unload material as required.
• Walking and climbing stairs.
• With the assistance of a manual pallet jack; push, pull, move pallets of material weighing up to 3,000 lbs.
• Be able to sit in vehicle for extended periods of time and move in and out of vehicle as needed.
• Pass Department of Transportation physical, a drug and alcohol test. (when required).
• Pass a Work Simulation screening. (when required)

Accountabilities

• Deliver packages safely and in a timely manner.
• Know, understand and follow all company policies.
• Be available to work on-demand and some after-hours, clearing any changes with supervisory personnel.
• Uniform shirt, and ID badge must be worn at all time while on the job.
• Follow current DOT regulations, Complete DOT/Quicksilver paperwork, Follow DOT break/lunch requirements.
• No cell phone/computer usage during operation of your truck. Hands free device required.

Supervision

• First line supervision from dispatchers/customer service and other personnel/operations managers.

Working Conditions

• Most working time spent in vehicle or loading/unloading packages/pallets.
• Required to drive safely in all kinds of conditions (adverse weather conditions, traffic, etc.).
• No smoking is allowed on the job. Smoking is not allowed in vehicles.

Equipment Used

• Smartphone dispatch and communication application (Smart Phone Required)
• Lift Gate
• 2 or 4 wheeled cart
• Pallet Jacks (Manual or Electric as needed)
• Straps
• Forklift (if certified)
• Other equipment as directed