Employee DOT Local Driver

Description

Essential Functions

• Drives commercial motor vehicle (truck) to transport and deliver freight.

• Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with management, clients, employees, the general public, and law enforcement (49 CFR § 391.11).

• Must be able to read road signs, maps, shipping documents, work instructions, and other written documents.

• Maintains contact with dispatch or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new locations.

• Maintains electronic driver logs compliant with state and federal regulations (49 CFR § 395).

• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections per regulation and procedure, and maintains associated records as required.

• Maintains shipping paperwork records of materials/products transported.

• Obtains client signature for goods delivered, accurately noting “shipper load and count” status, delivery condition, and seal status.

• Assists in loading and unloading truck manually if required.

• Capable of driving up to 11 hours per day and being on duty up to 14 hours per day when required.

• Meet the driver qualification safety standards and responsibilities established by Safety & Compliance.

• Remain compliant with government laws and regulations at all times.

• Other duties as assigned

Other Skills and Abilities

Must be willing to transport interstate or intrastate freight as dispatched, typically on local business where the work shift begins and ends at the local Terminal May occasionally be dispatched on non-local trips requiring overnight or multi-day travel away from the home terminal.

Physical Requirements

• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.

• MUST be physically able to:o climb in and out of the truck numerous times throughout the dayo inspect airlines, brakes, and tires under the trailer for pre- and post-trip inspectionso crank trailer dolly/landing gear with approx. 15-50 lbs. rotational force to drop or hook up trailerso assist as required in unloading trailers which could include using a pallet jack, hand unload, or restacking pallets of freighto bend over and lift at least 50 lbso open and secure doors on trailers with arms above heado push and pull at least 50 lbso meet all DOT Medical Card requirementso bend down and pull the fifth wheel pin with 15-65 lbs horizontal pull force to drop trailers

Education and Experience

• Must have one year or greater previous driving experience in the type of equipment to be operated.

• Must have a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

• Must not have previous 3-year employer history of failed or refused drug/alcohol tests.

• Must not be under FMCSA drug/alcohol follow-up testing requirements related to any SAP process

Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess a valid Class A CDL License with current medical card certification.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan

• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use

• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program

• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities

• Employee Discounts

• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.