Shuttle Driver

ROMARK LOGISTICS OF TEXAS INC; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401(k) and Profit-Sharing

Job summary

ROMARK LOGISTICS OF TEXAS INC is seeking a Shuttle Driver with a Class A CDL to support local runs and be home daily. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, operate refrigerated trailers, and coordinate with the fleet team.

This role requires adherence to DOT regulations, strong communication skills, ability to lift, and basic tablet/software use. Weekend overtime is required; medical, vision and dental benefits are provided, along with paid time off and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• CDL Class A is required.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks and trailers.
• Follow all DOT rules and regulations.
• Carry out minor repairs to trucks/trailers to keep equipment running.
• Fuel trailers on the yard and operate refrigerated trailers.
• Communicate with other drivers and coordinate with the fleet coordinator.
• Load and unload using material handling equipment and move trailers in the yard.
• Work weekend overtime as needed and be available for local runs home daily.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Read and interpret documents

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tablet computer

Fleet management software

Job description

Why be average when you can be ROMARKABLE?Founded in 1954, Romark has established itself as a premier logistics provider with a strategic focus on innovation and technology, including robotics and automation. The company leverages its leading-edge technology to provide best-in-class service to a wide range of clients, including some of the world’s leading consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and retail companies.As a family-owned company with integrity, we understand the importance of long-term relationships with our employees and their families, customers, and vendors based on respect, flexibility, hard work, and doing the right thing every day. We are currently recruiting for the position of Shuttle Driver - CDL Class A.The tasks and responsibilities for the Shuttle Driver are outlined below:Must be able to do pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks and trailers.Must be able to follow all DOT rules and regulations.Must be able to do minor repairs to trucks/trailers, to keep all equipment running during the shift.Must be able to add fluids to keep trucks maintained, with no assistance.Fuel trailers as needed on the yard.Understand and operate refrigerated trailers.Must be able to communicate with other drivers and work with irregular schedules.Must be able to work mandatory weekend overtime.Must be able to clearly communicate with customer and carry out the assigned task.Must be able to clearly communicate problems with equipment to the fleet coordinator.Must be able to work with other departments in the company to accomplish task in these departments.Must be able to drive Material Handling Equipment to pick and load trucks during off-shift orders.Must make adjustments in the Yard Management System to clearly show trailer moves throughout the shift.Move trailers for loading/unloading purposes and haul them over public roadways.LOCAL RUNS! HOME DAILY!We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package.Medical, prescription, vision, and dental.Paid vacation and holidays.Paid Life Insurance, STD and LTD.401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan.Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check are required for all qualified applicants.EOEThe skills and qualifications required for the Shuttle Driver are outlined below:High school education or GED preferred.Class A CDL3-5 years of experience in a truck driving role with a proven track record of similar duties.Experience in driving both manual and automatic transmission trucks.Strong communication skills both orally and written required.Work requires significant attention to details in safety, record keeping, logging and inspections.Requires basic ability to use a tablet computer and software applications.Ability to frequently lift 35 lbs to 50 lbs and up to 75 lbs occasionally.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Able to work in adverse weather conditions.