Local City Driver

Saia; Laurel (NE); Vor Ort; USD 44.358 - 50.764; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Free Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation Days

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Zusammenfassung

A prominent logistics and transportation company in Nebraska is seeking a qualified individual to drive freight between terminals and customer facilities. The role requires a valid Class A CDL along with a commitment to safety and customer service. Competitive compensation ranging from $32.20 to $36.85 per hour is available, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, vacation, and a 401(k) plan. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a clean driving record. Join a dynamic team that prioritizes dignity, respect, and safety.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with hazmat, tanker, and twin trailer endorsements.
• At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.

Aufgaben

• Drive tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.
• Sorts, handles, loads, and unloads freight at various locations.
• Plans routes and schedules for timely deliveries.

Kenntnisse

Able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds

Excellent customer service skills

Strong communication skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one - from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity - from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it's exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Drives freight between company terminals and customer facilities or work sites within a defined geographic area. Ensures freight is delivered in a claims-free and cost-efficient manner.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.
• Sorts, handles, loads, and unloads freight at various company and customer locations.
• Plans routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
• Follows established pre-trip, post-trip, freight handling, and billing procedures.
• Conducts inspections by following established safety and quality control procedures.
• Retains and maintains records, forms, and load-related paperwork.
• Serves as the first point-of-contact for delivery-related issues.

Pay Rate: $32.20 - $36.85 per hour, based on experience.

• Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision
• Dental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• Free Short-term Disability
• 401(k) with immediate vesting & company match
• Immediate eligibility for Holiday Pay
• Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick Days
• Employee Stock Purchase plan

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with hazmat, tanker, and twin trailer endorsements.
• At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
• No DUI, DWI, or license suspension for moving violations within the past 3 years.
• No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations within the past 6 months.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds to and from trailers.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language to perform the tasks of the job, including but not limited to: conversing with co-workers and the public; understanding instructions; responding to management and government inquiries; understanding highway signs; and completing shipping documents, reports and records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
• Strong knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and safety procedures.
• Proven track record of safe driving and on-time deliveries.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills when interacting with customers and terminal staff.
• Experience using electronic logging devices or other driver technology systems.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Make Your Move: At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. We foster a positive culture driven by core values such as dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, and safety. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.