Class B City Driver

Dohrn Transfer Full Time Class B Driver

Dohrn Transfer is a leading Midwest LTL Carrier providing less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Join our team and become a part of our new growth and bright future. Our drivers are home daily! We offer competitive salary and a great benefit package in an exciting, rewarding industry.

Position Summary : Drive a straight truck between customer locations to deliver and pick up freight.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions : Drives a commercial vehicle safely while picking up and delivering general freight. Load and unload truck either individually or with assistance of dockworkers. Mechanical freight handling equipment may be used where available and appropriate. Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of freight. Securing of freight may be required through strapping or other methods. Inspect the vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions as required by law and company policy. Comply with all Federal requirements regarding the transportation of Hazardous Materials. Drive straight truck in all conditions in accordance with federal regulations, normally in periods of driving within hours of service limitations, followed by an off-duty period as required by regulatory requirements. Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver's logs and other records required by law. Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements : A minimum age of 21. A minimum of 1 year of verifiable class B equipment experience . All drivers must pass a road test administered by a Dohrn Transfer Driver Trainer. All drivers must possess, or obtain within the required time period, and maintain Hazardous Material and Tanker endorsements on their current valid driver's license issued by the resident state in which they reside. All drivers are to possess only one valid driver's license (CDL) issued by the resident state of the driver. Operators who have recently transferred from another state must produce a copy of the former license or provide license information for verification from that state. Drivers will need to provide information on all licenses held within the previous 36 months. No record of citation or conviction of any DUI / OWI or Reckless Driving within the previous 5 years. Must have and maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and functional screen. Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen. Dohrn Transfer must receive a negative result. Dohrn Transfer must receive a negative controlled substances and alcohol result from prior employer(s) for the past three-year period. No prior evidence of controlled substance use. There must be no instance of refusal to submit to an alcohol or controlled substance test within the past three-year period, including pre-employment testing. Must consent to a 10-year check on work history. Gaps of 30 days or more must be listed and explained. You may be asked to provide documentation. Discrepancies may prevent your application from being processed or withdrawal of the job offer. Must have the ability to read and write the English language and also perform simple mathematical calculations. You will be an at-will employee throughout your employment Dohrn Transfer. Nothing in these guidelines, your application, or in the employee handbook guarantees employment for any period of time or is intended to be a contract of employment.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements : Gripping of various sizes and weights of up to 100 pounds Lifting of up to 100 pounds from ground level to 45"; Lifting at waist level or 36" Front carry up to 100 pounds for 250 feet Push / pull up to 60 pounds of horizontal force Sitting up to 10 hours per day Standing and Walking occurs frequently Climbing, Squatting, Crouching, Balancing, or Kneeling occurs occasionally, Crawling occurs rarely Reaching occurs frequently, while shifting gears, moving freight, loading and unloading the trailers and turning the steering wheel, along with closing the rear trailer doors. Grasping and handling occurs frequently while loading and unloading freight, opening and closing trailer doors, turning the steering wheel along with turning the hand crank to raise and lower the front jacks on the trailer It is critical to speak with coworkers and customers in order to safely and properly perform essential job functions Vision is used constantly during their day while driving, reading maps, inspecting truck Smell is used occasionally during their day to check for leaks Hearing is used frequently, listening for unusual sounds or warning sounds of problems with the vehicle May be exposed to extreme temperatures, humidity, or wetness May be exposed to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals