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About the Role

Operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including manual transmission and tire chaining. Drive in all terrains, routes, and environmental conditions. Safely operate a tractor/trailer for freight transportation in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions
• Drive in all types of terrain, routes, and environmental conditions
• Safely operate a tractor/trailer in the transportation of freight
• Adhere to all FMCSA requirements for Commercial Driver’s License holders
• Maintain records required for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Comply with all requirements for safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials
• Ensure security of equipment and cargo
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Check gauges and visual indicators for malfunctions
• Ensure seal or lock on trailers
• Inspect vehicle before and during trips to determine problems
• Promptly report all maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision
• Verify unit numbers versus paperwork and report discrepancies
• Use in-cab technology, including electronic logs
• Drive different schedules and work the dock based on business needs
• Run over-the-road on occasion, as approved by Safety and dictated by business needs
• Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the general public
• Assist with local pick up and delivery routes, Hub/Regional runs, and dock work
• Load and unload freight at customer sites
• Attend work regularly
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 21 years of age
• 1 year driving experience
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Reside within 75 miles of the domiciled Service Center and/or work assignment
• Hazmat, Tanker and Doubles endorsements required (LCV requirements may apply)
• Able to drive a tractor trailer for a period of time that will conform to FMCSA requirements
• Stable employment history preferred
• Able to operate a forklift (minimum 7,500 lb. vehicle)
• Able to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70lbs
• Able to perform physical activities including standing, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a ladder
• Able to drop/hook and couple trailers, including cranking landing gear, pulling 5th wheel pin (approx. 65 lbs. pressure), and maneuvering a trailer dolly
• Able to provide an acceptable MVR
• Familiar with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations
• Pass a FMCSA required medical exam
• Pass a road test
• Able to meet FMCSA requirements to speak and read English
• Able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required
• Able to drive all routes and in all types of terrain
• Able to drive in a wide range of environmental conditions
• Able to operate all safety and operational functions of equipment
• Able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
• Able to interact well with others
• Able to work independently, or in a team setting
• Able to work under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
• Able to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Subject to random drug and/or alcohol tests
• Subject to a criminal history background check
• Authorized to work in the United States

Skills

• Operating manual transmission
• Chaining tires
• Driving in all types of terrain, routes, and environmental conditions
• Operating a tractor/trailer
• Hazardous materials transportation
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Using in-cab technology (electronic logs)
• Forklift operation
• Pallet jack operation
• Hand truck operation
• Reading and interpreting documents
• Communication

Location

• Within 75 miles of the domiciled Service Center and/or work assignment

Work Type

• Full-time
• Over-the-road
• Local Pick Up and Delivery
• Hub/Regional runs
• Dock work

Experience Level

• 1 year driving experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

About the Company

• Estes values a diverse workforce and affirmatively promotes a company culture that embraces the concept that outcomes are improved when our workforce is made up of people with different viewpoints.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.