Local Driver
This position is responsible for our customer’s freight transport by way of pickups and deliveries.
Essential Duties
Operate safely and in compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures
Inspect trucks and trailer(s) for defects through pre-trip, mid-trip and post-trip inspections and submit reports indicating their condition
Operate a variety of trucks and equipment adhering to posted speed limits and all other local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Maintain driver e-logs and e-maintenance logs according to State and Federal regulations when outside of 150 air miles
Make customer pick-ups in a manner that reflects superior customer service
Spot and park trucks to warehouse, chock wheels, and assist in unloading freight
Maintain contact with dispatcher to receive accurate dispatch instructions and report safety hazards and/or incidents involving the driver or any company equipment
Ensure that cargo is secured for transport in vans and flatbeds according to the FMCSRs and hazardous materials regulations
Prepare bills of lading
Maintain a clean work environment including swept trailer, clean cab, windows, and mirrors
Determine discrepancies in paperwork and make corrections
Verify proper placarding when hauling HAZMAT
Perform basic vehicle maintenance
May perform Dock Worker duties as it applies to loading and unloading trailers
May down stack and inside delivery at customer locations
May be required to complete emergency roadside repairs
Bulk Local Drivers transport Hazmat in bulk, to include bulkers, tankers, and ISO's
Bulk Local Drivers operate and maintain specialty equipment offsite to include hydraulic and pneumatic
Kodiak location - Load and unload Ferry and Barges
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school education or a GED equivalent
Class A CDL driver’s license with all endorsements
HAZMAT endorsement within 90-days of hire and maintain HAZMAT, required
Doubles certification preferred, but not required
Experience with pallet jacks and lift gates, preferred
One to three years of verifiable safe driving experience preferred, newly graduated drivers welcomed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills
Impeccable character, integrity, and unfailing initiative in a team environment.
Must be customer focused and represent Carlile in a professional and friendly manner
Must be able to prioritize daily tasks and assignments
Must pay attention to detail and accuracy
Must be able to multitask and have excellent time management skills
Must be able to drive in adverse weather conditions, ice, snow, rain, etc.
Benefits
We’re committed to taking care of you and your family, today and in the future.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Compensation
Competitive base hourly rate: $28.00 - $39.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, + $1.00 difficult to staff differential
Health & Wellness
Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents.
Employer‑paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short‑term and long-term disability coverage
Retirement
Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
Paid Time Off
2 weeks’ vacation annually
7 company holidays
7 days of sick leave annually
Extras that Make a Difference
Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growth
Annual boot reimbursement
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions (snow, ice, rain, wind, etc.). The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vehicle vibration. The employee will also be exposed to high density road traffic as well as inter-city traffic.
Reasonable Accommodations
Carlile will make a reasonable accommodation(s) wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Carlile.