Tractor Trailer Driver / Dockworker - Variable Shift

CAR UPS Cartage Services, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation

Competitive weekly pay

Job summary

UPS is seeking a Driver/Dockworker to handle pickup, labeling, loading and delivery of shipments using required equipment and procedures. The role may involve driving a tractor‑trailer to multiple locations and returning to domicile within the same shift, with day, night, and weekend work as needed.

Applicants must have a valid CDL, HazMat endorsement, pass a UPS road test and DOT physical with drug screen and background checks, and be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid CDL license in home state.
• HazMat endorsement required.
• Pass UPS road test and a DOT physical including a drug screen and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, ship, receive, scan, sort, and stock packages; may use heavy machinery.
• Deliver and pick up packages to residential and commercial properties.
• Ensure best customer service through efficiency and dedication.

Tools

Pallet movers

Stand‑up forklift

Job description

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Job Description

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

Other Criteria

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

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.

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