Job Details

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities