Combo CDL Driver - Full Time

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 46,562 - 50,916; Full time

Job summary

A national transportation company is immediately hiring a Qualified CDL Dock Worker in the Kansas City area. This role involves loading and unloading freight, ensuring safe handling, and operating equipment. Applicants must possess a Class A CDL and be familiar with freight processes. Pay ranges from $33.80 to $36.96 per hour, with various shifts available depending on operational needs. Ideal candidates will have strong English communication skills and the ability to lift significant weights, complying with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Pass onboarding including drug screening and background review.
• Complete forklift driving test and training modules.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight in a cross-dock environment.
• Inspect freight for damage and document discrepancies.
• Operate company IT equipment for freight movement.

Skills

Forklift operation

Freight handling

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A Interstate Commercial Drivers' License

Job description

We are immediately hiring a Qualified CDL Dock Worker, Driver in the Kansas City, MO, Kansas City, KS area.

Pay: $33.80-$36.96

Location

Kansas City, KS

Job Summary

Dock Workers must efficiently and safely load and unload freight while following company procedures to ensure customer shipments are loaded in the correct trailers, properly secured, and protected from damage.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight in a cross-dock environment with forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.

• Manually hand load, recoup, stack, and unstack shipments as necessary.

• Utilize proper loading techniques and equipment, such as logistic bars, logistic straps, dunnage, and airbags.

• Operate company IT equipment within policy to ensure proper movement of freight.

• Inspect freight for damage upon arrival and departure, accurately document any discrepancies, and report issues via the appropriate channels.

• Read, write, and understand shipping labels, manifests, freight bills, and internal company forms.

• Perform proper inspections of company equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Must complete onboarding process including drug screening and background review.

• Must complete new hire trainings including assessment-based training modules and forklift driving test.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Physical Requirements

This position requires but is not limited to the following physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, material moving, lifting, and reaching.

In addition, this position requires but is not limited to the following cognitive requirements: Maintain situational awareness, read manifests, interpret navigation, and identify shipment labels accurately. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

A dockworker must have the ability to:

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

• Enter and exit trailers as many as 40+ times per day with the assistance of various handholds and steps.

• Perform frequent pushing and pulling of freight up to 500 lbs. on a dolly or cart, as well as, freight weighing more than 100 lbs. with or without mechanical aid.

• Frequently carry freight weighing up to 110 lbs. of varying size and shape up to a distance of 53 feet.

• Spend up to 85% of the day standing and/or walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, or metal.

• Hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, and open and close the cargo door.

Working Environment

This position operates in various environments, including indoor docks, enclosed vehicles, and outdoor areas. Work may occur in extreme temperatures, inclement weather, low-light conditions, and around moving equipment or other personnel engaged in freight handling.

Operating Schedule

Days: Monday through Sunday (varies by business needs)

Shifts: AM/PM schedules are determined by operational requirements and subject to change.

Pay Range: $33.80-$36.96 per hour, General Benefits:

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 21 years or older

• Class A Interstate Commercial Drivers' License with hazardous materials and double/triple endorsements

• One year driving experience required

• Pass DOT pre‑employment drug screen and DOT physical

• Satisfactory background check

• Pass ACT road test

• 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.

• Flexible hours

Category: Service Center Combo Driver