Shuttle Driver- Night Shift

InterChange Group, Inc.; Mount Crawford (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Modern equipment

Local/Regional/OTR opportunities

VA terminals

Growth opportunities

Job summary

InterChange Express in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Shuttle Driver for the night shift to safely operate refrigerated and dry trailers on the local shuttle route between customer locations and company facilities.

The role requires a CDL-A license and a Medical Examiners Certificate, a minimum high school diploma, ability to lift 75 lb, and strong documentation skills. Expect a 12-hour shift with every other weekend and some holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS degree preferred.
• Must hold a current CDL-A with a driving record acceptable to company insurance carrier.
• Must hold a current Medical Examiners Certificate.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 75 pounds at shoulder height.
• Must be able to read and write well enough to understand and complete required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned commercial motor vehicle in full compliance with all laws.
• Local shuttle of refrigerated and dry trailers/loads between customer locations and company facilities.
• Work a regular 12 hour shift on a 14 day rotating schedule; every other weekend; some holidays possible.
• Communicate issues related to vehicle condition to designated staff.
• Complete and submit required paperwork and logs accurately.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations at all times.
• Foster positive relationships with customers and InterChange staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading & writing

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL-A License

Medical Examiners Certificate

Job description

Starting out with a single tractor and 5 trailers to service our local warehouse customers, InterChange Express has grown into over 60 tractors, over 350 reefer and dry van trailers, a thriving intermodal business through the Port of Virginia locations and a national service footprint.

InterChange is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value Diversity and Inclusion in our workplace.

• Competitive compensation with paid vacation, 401K, medical and other benefits.
• Modern equipment with driver comfort in mind.
• Local, regional, OTR and intermodal opportunities available.
• Terminals in Harrisonburg, Front Royal and Portsmouth, VA
• Growth Focused!

Job Description: Shuttle Driver- Night Shift

Location: Harrisonburg, VA

Pay Rate: $24-$26/ Hr

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility will be to safely operate assigned commercial motor vehicle in full compliance with all federal, state and local laws/regulations in the performance of assigned duties.
• The primary assignment will be the local shuttle of refrigerated and dry trailers/loads between customer locations and company/other facilities
• Driver will be assigned to a regular 12 hour shift on a 14 day rotating schedule. Will require working every other weekend. Schedule will be matched with customer’s work hours so some work on minor holidays may be expected.
• Team member is responsible for communicating all issues related to the condition of company trucks and trailers to designated company staff. Team member will not operate or allow to be operated any equipment that would not meet federal, state or local standards.
• Team member will fill out, maintain and submit per requested schedules all required paperwork, logbooks, shipping documents and the like. Paperwork will be complete and accurately reflect the work performed.
• Team member will adhere to and follow all federal, state, local and company safely rules and regulations at all times.
• Team member will foster positive, appropriate and productive relationships with all customers and members of the general public through responsible driving habits and proper interactions.
• Team member must be flexible, open and agreeable to a wide range of assignments while “on-duty”.
• Must foster positive, appropriate and productive relationships with all InterChange staff members and departments.
• Team member will be expected to perform all assigned duties as safely, quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid unneeded expense
• Professionally perform all duties in a manner which promotes the growth, profitability and success of the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum H.S. degree preferred
• Must hold a current CDL-A with a driving record acceptable to company insurance carrier
• Must hold a current Medical Examiners Certificate
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 75 pounds at shoulder height
• Must be able to read and write well enough to understand and complete required documentation, shipping forms, road signs and other written communications.
• Ability to enter and exit truck cab safely and repeatedly during the work shift
• Ability to crank landing gear, operate 5 th wheel release, connect air/electrical lines without difficultly and repeatedly during work shifts
• Ability to properly secure loads using provided straps and other equipment.
• Ability to repeatedly open & close trailer & shipping container doors throughout the workday. Door weights may vary from 120 to 350lbs. each.
• **Pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical are required.**