Local Truck Driver :
A fast-growing local freight carrier, looking to fill a Class A driver position at our Aurora, CO location. Job duties include (but not limited to):
- Collecting and delivering products to local clients in tractor/trailer, box truck, or curtainside truck
- Checking schedules and planning the most efficient route between stops
- Safely loading vehicles, taking into account the order of drop off locations to maximize efficiency.
- Delivering items to their destination safely and on time
- Keeping accurate records of delivery details, including customer feedback
- Driving safely and observing all laws concerning road safety
- Managing delivery and pick-up schedules with customers
- Unloading, processing, and reloading merchandise and freight
- Operating pallet jack and forklift.
- Packing and shipping merchandise as required
- Perform white glove services as-needed
Ideal candidates will have a "can-do" attitude, clean background and driving history, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, excellent communication skills, tech-savvy, and a willingness to learn. We also need someone that can be flexible with their schedule. We have trucks operating nearly 24 hours a day, and would like to have someone that can cover the night shift from time to time.
We have a very competitive pay structure and an excellent team atmosphere unlike many of the larger freight carriers. We care greatly about our employees and are flexible and easy to work with. Starting pay is $28 per hour and renegotiated after 90 days based on performance. Please note, this is not a driving-only position. The majority of our deliveries require some sort of driver assistance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
Trucking driver type:
Trucking home time:
Trucking route:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person