Shuttle Driver

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeking a Shuttle Driver to transport empty trailers and deliver full trailers safely. The role ensures compliance with DOT regulations while offering competitive pay and benefits including health and wellness from day one, 401K employer matching, and education assistance.

Ideal candidates will have a safe driving record, basic route delivery knowledge, and a strong customer service attitude. Opportunities for growth are available within a safe and inclusive working culture.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of route delivery.
• Able to read and understand invoices.
• Safe driving & driving record is essential.
• Able to lift 50 pounds on a continuous basis.
• Must follow all DOT rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required safety checks and inspections.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to predetermined routes.
• Complete daily records of hours of service.
• Ensure all equipment and freight are secured.
• Maintain cleanliness in tractor and loading dock areas.

Skills

Safe driving & driving record

Customer Service Attitude

Basic knowledge of route delivery

Ability to read and understand invoices

Able to lift 50 pounds

Job description

Position Details

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday (evenings). Dispatch: 6:00pm until finished. Salary: $60,000 - $70,000/year. $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Terms Apply. Any person who has worked for a Performance Food Group (PFG) owned company within the last 6 months is not eligible to receive this incentive. Doubles are required.

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more.

Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America\'s food distribution system. Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Purpose

As a Shuttle Driver, you will play a vital role in the operation of our business by transporting empty trailers to the Operating Company wagon locations and turn around and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations. The Shuttle Driver drives a tandem trailer, tractor trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes for the purpose of transporting empty trailers to the Operating Company warehouse locations. Turns around and delivers full trailers with various products to domicile/shuttle yard locations in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required. Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Ensures all required route paperwork is with tractor trailer load and available to driver upon dispatch. Drives and delivers trailers according to predetermined route schedule. Performs hook/unhook procedures per safety guidelines. Parks and stores tractor trailers in designated areas. Ensures all equipment and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured. Collects and secures damaged goods and customer returns in empty trailer to bring back to driver check-in at base facility and complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and removes trash from trailers as required. Completes daily record of hours of service and enters in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements. Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of route delivery
• Able to read and understand invoices.
• Safe driving & driving record
• Able to lift 50 pounds on a continuous basis. Customer Service Attitude.
• FOLLOW all DOT rules and regulations.

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