Shuttle Driver

Cheney Brothers, Inc.; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cheney Brothers, Inc. is seeking a Shuttle Driver for local, night-shift operations. You will transport empty trailers to warehouse locations and return full trailers to domicile/shuttle yards, operating within DOT rules.

Responsibilities include safety checks, securing loads, and timely deliveries. Must hold CDL A with doubles endorsement and have a clean MVR; 21+ and able to lift 60–90 lbs. Shift: Sunday–Friday with one day off, dispatch at 7:00pm.

Qualifications

• 12 months commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement
• Must be 21 years of age
• Clean MVR for past 3 years
• Willing to work 3rd shift: Sun–Thu nights
• DOT health card current or able to secure one
• Physically able to lift 60–90 lbs repeatedly

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks (pre/post trip) per DOT rules.
• Inspect tractor/trailer and secure freight properly.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Drive and deliver trailers on scheduled routes.
• Complete hours-of-service logs per regulations.
• Unhook and park trailers in designated areas.
• Assist with general housekeeping of equipment and docks.

Skills

Commercial Driving

CDL A

Doubles Endorsement

Night Shift

DOT Regulations

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Local, Night Shift - Sunday to Friday (with one day off in between)
• Dispatch Time: 7:00pm

Job Description

Positions Details:

• $60,000-$65,000 Annually
• Local, Night Shift - Sunday to Friday (with one day off in between)
• Dispatch Time: 7:00pm
• Doubles Endorsement 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 warehouse locations and turn around and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations.

The Shuttle Driver is responsible for driving 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.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• 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 insure 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 remove trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement
• 12 months commercial driving experience
• Must be 21 years of age
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Work required 3rd shift schedule, Sunday –Thursday nights (schedules may vary)
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Pass road testValid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the location.

Compensation

$60,000-$65,000 Annually