Straight Truck Driver

Saia LTL Freight; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with Medical, Rx &amp

Job summary

Saia LTL Freight’s LinkEx final mile delivery team seeks reliable drivers with a strong driving record to operate 26' straight trucks within our service area, loading and unloading freight at customer sites.

This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits. A commercial driver's license is not required for this position, and you will work with a team focused on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license issued by the state of legal residence
• Criminal background check and drug screen required
• Ability to lift and move heavy packages and boxes
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Operate 26' straight trucks within the service area
• Sort, load, unload, and handle freight at delivery sites
• Deliver to commercial and residential locations
• Maintain safety and quality standards during routes

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Liftgate

Pallet jack

Two-wheeler

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking reliable drivers with a great driving record and a passion for customer service to join the LinkEx final mile delivery team. Our Straight Truck Delivery Drivers operate 26' straight trucks within the geographic service area, driving between company and customer delivery sites. These drivers sort, handle, load, and unload freight at various commercial and residential locations.

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. Please note that a commercial driver's license is not required for this position.

General Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license issued by the state of legal residence
• Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Able to lift and move heavy packages and boxes
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills

Driver Safety Requirements

1. Minimum Safety Qualifications Standards for Applicants for Driving Positions
2. No DUI, DWI, or license suspension for moving violations in any vehicle within three (3) years of the date of application.
3. No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations within a six (6) month period immediately preceding the date of application.
4. No more than 2 moving violations and 1 chargeable accident within three (3) years of the date of application. A moving violation received in conjunction with an accident will be considered a chargeable accident, not a chargeable accident and a moving violation.
5. Applicant must have some driving experience within the last 2 years.

Eligible candidates must:

• Be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, and law enforcement officials.
• Be comfortable working in inclement weather, making frequent delivery stops (10 or more per shift).
• Be capable of operating liftgate, pallet jack, two-wheeler, forklift, and similar freight handling tools.
• Expect to:
  • Work 8+ hour days, typically Monday-Friday, between 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
  • Perform unloading and loading tasks at the company facility.
  • Deliver a full route, which may be planned up to 10 hours, but possibly completed in less.

$26.30 - $30.80 Per Hour, Based On Experience

Pay Range: 26.30-30.80 per_hour, General Benefits: Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision

• Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision
• Dental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• Free Short-term Disability
• 401(k) with immediate vesting & company match
• Immediate eligibility for Holiday Pay
• Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick Days
• Employee Stock Purchase plan

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license issued by the state of legal residence
• Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Able to lift and move heavy packages and boxes
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills