CDL Class A Driver

First Response Rail Service is hiring a CDL Driver (Class A) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience to operate a truck. 

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

· Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

· Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work rather than the bigger picture

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Schedule:

· Home daily

· Monday to Friday

· Weekend availability

License/Certification:

· CDL Class A (Required)

Work Location: 

· Ypsilanti, MI 

· Full-time position

· Local Driving only. You will be home every night

· Backing of trailer is required

· Dump experience preferred

· Landfill tipper experience preferred

· Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative/driver level maintenance (change tires, greasing of truck & trailer)

· Competitive pay based on experience level.

· Must have Safe Driving record with no pattern of moving violations/accidents in either a personal or commercial vehicle.

· Must meet DOT and company requirements related to drug and alcohol testing

· Must possess or be able to obtain a current DOT physical card.

· Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle

· Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.

· Pick-up and safely transport goods, livestock, etc. to the intended destination

· Ensure contents are properly secured in a truck, open top hopper and flatbed to prevent damage/injury

· Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries

· Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery

· Communicate with managers as needed

· Confirm that the contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document

· Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip

· Check weather conditions and road reports before departure

· Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean

· Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)

· Ability to follow instructions as the driver may not be driving every day and will need to be able to do other jobs to help on the worksite. 

· Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered

· Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs

· Track and report working hours

· Adhere to company rules and regulations

· Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions

· Comply company and DOT regulations

· Always make safety a priority

· High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

· Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles

· Alert, focused, and detail-oriented

· Physically and mentally fit

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time

· Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.

· Proficient using GPS and other routing systems

· An innate sense of direction

· Self-starter who works well independently

· Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful

· High level of composure and good stress management

· Backing onto a Landfill Tipper with 53’ trailer experience

· Hand tool and Power tool use is required

· Follow all site safety protocols

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