Local City Driver

Saia; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics and transportation is seeking motivated individuals to join their team. This role involves driving freight between terminals and customer facilities, ensuring timely and safe deliveries. With a commitment to employee success and a positive work culture, this company offers competitive compensation and benefits. If you're ready to take your career further in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values dignity, respect, and a customer-first approach, and be part of a successful legacy in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Performance Rewards

Qualifications

• Valid Class A commercial driver's license required.
• 1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor trailers to deliver and pick up freight.
• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight at various locations.
• Plan routes and schedules for timely deliveries.

Skills

Tractor Trailer Driving

Route Planning

Freight Handling

Safety Procedures

Customer Service

Education

Class A Commercial Driver's License

1+ years of driving experience

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

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

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

Compensation Range:

$31.25 - $35.75 per hour
Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications

• Class A commercial driver's license.
• Safe motor vehicle report and applicable endorsements, including hazmat, tankers, doubles, and triples.
• 1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience.
• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

Benefits
At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. 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. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety, and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team.

So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further.
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.