Weekend/Overnight CDL/Yard Driver - Hazmat/Tanker required

Job Description

Job Description

About Sunland :

Since Sunland was founded in 1982, the most consistent answer to the question What makes Sunland a great place to work? continues to be, The people & the culture.

Sunland has grown from a local to a national third-party logistics company, the Leadership Team has been very intentional about caring for and investing in our people & making sure the positive culture continues.

Sunland’s Company Values are at the heart of our positive, continuous improvement culture. Our values are not just words on the wall, they are the cornerstones for guiding how we behave and make decisions, so we can help our people and our customers to be better.

Why Sunland :

• Growth opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• Supportive leadership and team.
• Excellent benefits.

Hear from Sunland truck driver, Chuck Webb!

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Job Summary :

The CDL / Yard Jockey is responsible for operating tractors to switch empty and full trailers to and from the shipping dock and yard trailer parking area.

Shift : Friday / Saturday / Sunday, 5pm - 5am

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Receives shipping schedule for ensuing shift and operates truck tractor to move filled trailers to yard parking area as designated
• Monitors and ensures that safety chocks are in place during loading process and removed for return to parking area
• Places and removes dock boards as required
• Cleans out trailers after placement at dock for loading
• Other duties as assigned
• Operate material handling equipment
• Maintain all required certifications required by DOT and OSHA and company safety programs
• Maintain and protect all property entrusted to you in excellent condition
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations
• Maintain a level of professionalism at all times

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving
• Hazmat / tanker endorsement
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment
• Ability to safely drive various vehicles
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions
• Ability to make independent judgments which have moderate impacts on the organization

Education and Experience :

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years of recent driving experience with a Class A CDL, tanker and hazmat endorsements.
• Minimal infractions on a 3-yr MVR.
• Current Class A CDL and DOT card

Physical Requirements :

• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk.
• Team member is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The Team Member is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.
• Team Member must occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Candidates must pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and road test administered by Sunland.