Driver

Professional Transportation, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement

Paid vacation

On the job training

Home daily

Safety awards

Job summary

Professional Transportation, Inc. seeks a dependable Van Driver to safely transport railroad crew members in the Roanoke area. Start with competitive hourly pay and the potential for growth.

This role emphasizes safety, punctuality, and excellent customer service while ensuring crew drop-offs and pickups meet rail operations needs. PTI provides on-the-job training, company vehicles, and benefits. You will be home every day and play a critical part in keeping rail crews moving safely and

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license that meets company standards.
• Minimum of 3 years driving experience (personal or work-related).
• Must pass post-offer drug screen, MVR, and homeland security background check.
• Be able to arrive at the branch location within 30 minutes to ensure on-time performance.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and practicing safety awareness.
• Prioritize on-time performance to meet customer needs.
• Pick up and drop off our customers safely to their destinations.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Communicate timely with our Dispatch Center.
• Open and close all doors/hatches for the crew members.
• Report any defects, mechanical problems, or missing items found during vehicle inspection to your supervisor.
• Promote and follow all company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Want to get your career moving in the right direction? We are seeking a self-confident, outgoing, dependable team member who wants to join our growing organization. This opportunity is great for anyone looking to work in a unique environment. Come be a part of the nation's largest rail crew transportation company as our new Driver!

About PTI - Where the RIGHT way is the SAFE way

Professional Transportation, Inc. has been providing crew transportation services for railroads since 1980 and has an industry reputation for providing quality, dependable, and safe crew transportation services. Much like a shuttle service, PTI receives around-the-clock requests from our railroad customers to pick up and drop off train crews.

Job Summary

As a PTI Van Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting railroad crew members wherever the railroad requests. Trip length and times vary depending on railroad customer needs. Safety is always our #1 priority and should be the main focus for our Van Drivers.

No prior professional driving experience required!

Benefits Of Joining PTI

• Starting Pay for DYV drivers is $14.00 per hour.
• Starting Pay for MPV drivers is $15.00 per hour.
• Starting Pay for OTR drivers is $15.00 per hour.
• Shift Differential for qualified shifts!
• Company provided vehicles and fuel during trips
• Multiple health insurance plan options
• Paid vacation time
• 401(K) retirement
• Safety recognition awards
• On the job training
• No heavy lifting or long-distance walking
• Room for growth and advancement within the company
• Home every day

Responsibilities

• Promoting and practicing safety awareness
• Prioritize on time performance to meet customer needs
• Pick up and drop off our customers safely to their destinations
• Provide excellent customer service
• Communicate timely with our Dispatch Center
• Open and close all doors/hatches for the crew members
• Report any defects, mechanical problems, or missing items found during vehicle inspection to your supervisor
• Promote and follow all company policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties, and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old
• Have a valid driver's license that meet company standards.
• Have a minimum of 3 years driving experience (personal or work-related)
• Must be able to pass a post offer drug screening, MVR, and homeland security background check
• Be able to arrive to the branch location within 30 minutes to ensure on-time performance is achieved

AAP/EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: PTI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, gender identity citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or veteran status. PTI has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.