Tractor Trailer Driver / Dockworker - Variable Shift

UPS; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent weekly pay

401(k)

Medical, dental and vision after wait

Paid vacation

$0 healthcare premium

Job summary

UPS is hiring for a Driver/Dockworker in Knoxville, TN. The role involves loading, unloading, and delivering shipments, using equipment to handle palletized freight, and loading and unloading at multiple locations within the same shift.

Requirements include a valid CDL license, HazMat endorsement, ability to pass UPS road tests and DOT physicals, and lifting up to 70 lbs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision after waiting period, 401(k), paid vacation, and competitive weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL license in home state.
• HazMat endorsement.
• Pass UPS road test, DOT physical including drug screen and background checks.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, ship, receive, scan, sort and stock packages.
• Deliver and pick up from residential and commercial properties.
• Use safe transportation methods to destinations and leverage technology for delivery tasks.
• Provide good customer service and comply with UPS appearance guidelines.

Skills

CDL license

HazMat endorsement

Customer service

Safety awareness

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Pallet movers

Job description

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Job Description

Driver/Dockworker

This position involves the timely pickup, labeling, loading and delivery of shipments, using the required equipment, policies and procedures. This position could involve driving a tractor-trailer unit to one or more customer locations and returning to the original domicile during the same shift.

• Driver/Dockworkers workdays, nights and/or weekends
• Valid CDL license (commercial driver’s license) in home state
• HazMat endorsement
• Pass a UPS road test, a DOT physical including a drug screen and all necessary background checks
• Utilize various pieces of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) including pallet movers and stand. up forklifts to load/unload palletized freight
• The ability to lift up to 70 lbs
• Driver/Dockworker are expected to comply with UPS appearance guidelines and wear the company-provided uniform
• Excellent weekly pay
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental and vision after waiting period
• $0 healthcare premium
• Paid vacation
• And so much more

This position is responsible for loading, unloading, shipping, receiving, scanning, sorting, and stocking packages and may utilize heavy machinery to complete tasks. This position delivers and picks up packages to and from residential and/or commercial properties. He/She utilizes safe transportation methods to get to and from destinations. This position ensures the best customer service through efficiency and dedication. He/She leverages technology to effectively aid in delivery services.

This job posting includes information about the minimum qualifications (including the UPS Uniform and Personal Appearance Guidelines), locations, shifts, and operations within the locations which may consider my application. An applicant or employee may request an exception or change to, or an accommodation of, any condition of employment (including the UPS Uniform and Personal Appearance Guidelines) because of a sincerely held religious belief or practice.

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.