Local Class A Driver – Grand Junction
CDL REQUIRED
Department: Drivers
Location: Grand Junction
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description
SUMMARY:
Provides timely and accurate deliveries to Mile Hi customers while working in a safe manner. This job requires a high level of customer service.
Responsibilities
- Comply with all DOT, State, local regulations and company policies.
- Perform pre-trip inspections and report problems.
- Obtain paperwork before dispatching.
- Operate a commercial vehicle and delivery tasks in a safe manner.
- Conduct professional and courteous relations with customers and co-workers.
- Sign-on and sign-off on electronic logs in tractors, as required.
- Communicate with dispatch when problems and/or questions arise.
- Comply with customer policies.
- Complete invoicing as needed.
- Communicate with dispatch when problems and/or questions arise.
- Unload and place product in zones as specified by customer via assisted throw route method or unassisted, car, cage, or euro pallet.
- Manually move 70 to 2,000 lbs. of product from truck to store (50 to 100’) with a hand jack (euro pallet routes).
- Provide credit as authorized.
- Return back-haul(s) to designated destinations and provide paperwork
- Pick up dunnage and place in designated areas of the MHFF warehouse.
- Maintain clean cab (smoking permitted only as indicated) .
- Re-fuel and Wash unit.
- Re-attach tractor to yard power supply when required (seasonal).
- Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School education required. Must have two years CDL-A driving experience.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Must have and maintain a CDL-A license and DOT Physical Card. Must have and maintain a driving record meeting the standards of the company and the company insurance carrier. Must meet and maintain standards as required by DOT regulations. HAZMAT (Salt Lake City runs).
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:
Ability to communicate and work well with personnel at all levels within the organization. Must be able to maintain positive relations with customers, lumpers, and co-workers, including during challenging communication situations. Must be able to communicate job-related issues via telephone with customers and dispatch.
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:
Adjusts to fluctuations in workloads and communicates with customers and dispatch.
Requirements
REQUIRED PPE
- Steel toed shoes
- Face Mask
- Safety Vest
Physical Needs
PHYSICAL NEEDS:
Must be able to enter and exit tractor and trailer in a safe manner by use of handholds and footholds 6 – 15 times over an 8 to 14 hour shift. Must be able to enter and exit trailer through side and rear doors at an elevation of approximately 4’ by use of bumper, handholds and footholds, and or steps 6 to 15 times over an 8 to 14 hour shift. Must be able to lift a dock plate weighing up to 80 lbs. And maneuver it in and out of place 1 to 6 times per shift. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, Must be able to be alert to traffic conditions. Must be able to bend, crouch, and kneel, Must be able to handle up to 70lbs on a repetitive basis. Must be able to push/pull loads weighing up to 1,000 lbs. on a two-wheeler or hand jack.
Compensation
- Year One: $75,000 – $85,000
- Year Two: $85,000 – $95,000
Benefits
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$5000 SIGN-ON BONUS OR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE (with 6 month commitment)
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PAID WEEKLY – $1200/week guaranteed for the first 90 DAYS ( 40 hours per week minimum)
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POTENTIAL TO EARN MORE! – Most of our new drivers earn $1300 – $1500/week
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Health benefits start the first of the month following date of hire.
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$2000 Referral Bonus
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Company Paid Life Insurance
Mile Hi Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Mile Hi Companies will consider for employment for all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
Mile Hi Companies participates in the E-Verify program.
Mile Hi Companies is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.
Mile Hi Companies is an EEO Employer.