Class C Driver - STE

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Health Savings Account conribt

401k with company match

Company paid life insurance

Long Term Disability

Dependent Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment保险

Wellness programs

Paid Holidays

Paid vacation

Uniforms

Weekly direct payroll deposits

Safety and Performance Rewards Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is hiring Dedicated Local Drivers to handle pick-up and delivery within a limited area. Local drivers are hourly employees with home daily, flexible hours, and a benefits package covering health, dental, vision, and more.

Responsibilities include safe vehicle operation, regulatory compliance, paperwork accuracy, and strong public relations. Candidates need a high school diploma, clean driving history, and forklift/HazMat familiarity may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 21 years or older.
• Clean driving history.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Flexible hours.
• Ability to be certified as a forklift operator.
• Familiar with proper procedures for handling hazardous materials.
• Read, write, speak and understand English well.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe and legal operation of vehicles.
• Check shipping papers to determine if the load complies with all required regulations.
• Develop and maintain professional and effective relations between our company and the public.
• Drive truck to the required destination in accordance with federal regulations.
• Ensure that all shipping documentation required to move with shipments is available for inspection.
• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors, including cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition as required by state/federal laws and AAA Cooper.
• Fuel trucks and tractors.
• Perform all other work related duties as assigned.
• Be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an extended period of time.
• Perform frequent actions such as: squatting, bending, twisting, turning and reaching overhead.
• Frequently carry freight weighing up to 110 lbs.

Skills

English proficiency

Safe driving

Mathematical ability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Hazardous materials handling

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, founded in 1955, is an asset based multi-regional trucking company providing less-than-truckload, truck load, dedicated contract carriage, brokerage and international services. With directly operated facilities in the Southeast, Southwest, Midwest and Puerto Rico and partners carriers with coverage into Canada, Mexico and across the globe, AAA Cooper Transportation can service nearly all transportation needs.

Safely meeting our customers' expectations is what separates us from our competition. If you are looking for a career with excellent pay and benefits that gives you predictable and consistent routes while operating modern safe equipment, and being home every day, this is the career for you.

Don't wait another day to join over 1700 family members with 10 plus years with AAA Cooper Transportation!

Dedicated Local Drivers are responsible for the pick-up and delivery of freight within a limited area. Local drivers are paid hourly and typically work Sunday - Friday, but may vary depending on customer's requirements.

As a full-time AAA Cooper Transportation employee, you will enjoy benefits such as:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Company Health Savings Account contributions

• 401k with company match

• Company paid life insurance

• Long Term Disability

• Dependent Life Insurance

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Wellness programs

• Paid Holidays

• Paid vacation

• Uniforms

• Weekly direct payroll deposits

• Safety and Performance Rewards Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program

Job Responsibilities

• Perform safe and legal operation of vehicles.

• Check shipping papers to determine if the load complies with all required regulations.

• Develop and maintain professional and effective relations between our company and the public.

• Drive truck to the required destination in accordance with federal regulations.

• Ensure that all shipping documentation required to move with shipments is available for inspection.

• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors, including cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear.

• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition as required by state/federal laws and AAA Cooper.

• Fuel trucks and tractors.

• Perform all other work related duties as assigned.

• Be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an extended period of time.

• Perform frequent actions such as: squatting, bending, twisting, turning and reaching overhead.

• Frequently carry freight weighing up to 110 lbs.

Pay Range: - , General Benefits:

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 21 years or older

• Clean driving history

• Pass pre-employment drug screen

• Satisfactory background check

• Flexible hours

• Have the ability to be certified as a forklift operator

• Be familiar with proper procedures for handling hazardous materials.

• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations that govern a safe work environment.

• Read, write, speak and understand English well.

• Count, add, and subtract digits up to 10,000's.

• Be able to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Category: Dedicated Local Driver