Local driver job description
Local drivers are licensed to operate vehicles that transport people and goods within a specific area. They are expected to be experts in navigating the area in which they operate and to have the capacity to transport either people or goods, depending on what they drive, safely.
Example local driver requirements on a job description
- Valid driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Knowledge of local streets and highways
- Experience in driving a variety of vehicles
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Punctuality and reliability
- Attention to detail
Local driver job description example 1
Acuity Insurance local driver job description
1. Operation of a Tractor and Trailer unit.
2. Inspects exterior/interior vehicle components at beginning of shift for all DOT required checks prior to moving vehicle.
3. Responsible for cleanliness of inside of vehicle, coordinating fueling of vehicle, reporting accidents/damage, and reporting malfunctions of vehicle to the department manager.
4. Accurately completes driver trip sheets, fuel sheets, and logs (if required).
5. Follows specific routes, activities, or responds to requests from dispatch, management, dock areas, for trailer transfers - according to trailer needs.
6. Transmit and receive over two-way communication systems regarding confirmation to requests/activities.
7. Perform Sit down/Stand up Lift truck related duties for loading/unloading trailers. Successfully complete the OSHA approved PIT training and operate PIT equipment safely. Preferred experience on Lift Trucks, but not required - can be trained.
8. Be able to train others or replacement employees.
9. Work with supervision to correct problems that rise during shift.
10. Be able to treat all customers, and other persons, in a courteous, friendly, professional manner.
Eligibility/Qualification Requirements:
· No formal education required. High School/GED required.
· Must be able to read, write and perform basic math. Good Oral and written communication skills.
· Experience - 2 year tractor/trailer experience; recent activity during/within last 5 years preferred.
· Driving History - Clean 3 year MVR; 5 year check that reveals (A) No convictions for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, (B) no convictions for leaving the scene of an accident, (C) no convictions for traffic violations involving injury or death, (D) no more than a combination of any two minor moving violations within the past two years.
· Knowledge of all DOT & FMCSA regulations and rules
· Must possess a valid Class A license and meet DOT Qualifications.
Qualified - An employee is considered qualified after successful completion of all components listed on the Driver Qualification File Check List Form. This includes items to be completed PRIOR to hiring and items completed PRIOR to driving. Employees are on a probationary period for the term of 6 weeks following completion of all qualification items.
Eligible - An employee is considered eligible for placement upon successful completion of all of the following prerequisite requirements.
· Application for Employment
· Acuity obtaining copy of responses of past employers
· Original Copy of MVR from state
· Record of Road Test and Certification Copy
· Medical Examiners Certification or Copy
· Authorization to release Drug/Alcohol tests results to prospective employers
· Copy of Substance Test and Results
Physical - Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Conditions of the Job: Employees may bid down or laterally once during a twelve (12) month period.
Pandologic. Keywords: Truck Driver, Location: Crawfordsville, IN - 47933
Local driver job description example 2
Hub Group local driver job description
1 year experience required.
Hub Group is Hiring Local CDL-A Drivers | Earn $115,000+ Annually!.
The Way Ahead starts with you.We know trucking is a tough job. At Hub Group, we want to give drivers the opportunity and resources to succeed on the road. Our goal is to provide more balance in your life — that’s why our wages for company drivers are among the most competitive in the industry, allowing you to work a full day and still get home to your family.
What’s in It For You?What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? We've got rewarding benefits tailored to your needs.
- Earn $2200 per week or $115,000 annually
- Home Daily
- Sign On Bonus available in select market
- New Equipment; average age of fleet is 2 years
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance after 30 days
- Critical illness plan with lump sum cash benefits for employee and family
- Paid orientation and training
- Guaranteed Pay Program to provide new drivers with a minimum pay guarantee the first 6 weeks until you get up to speed
- Paid time off including vacation pay and holiday pay
- 401k retirement plan with annual match
- And much more!
Drivers must have a minimum of one year professional driving experience and a valid Class A CDL license.
"There is nothing I value more than the balance between work and life. Hub Group has given me that and more and I couldn’t thank them enough!” - Sam Miller, Hub Group Company Driver
Who we areFor over fifty years, we’ve been providing the best of the best for our customers and paving the way in the industry. We are defined by our core values: Service, integrity, and innovation. Our pride is in our services as well as our valued employees, and we want you to come aboard and be part of what makes us an elite trucking team.
Local driver job description example 3
Star Leasing local driver job description
• A Work Environment Where Safety is Our Top Priority
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company –Paid Long and Short Term Disability
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
*CDL Driver - Class A*
*Local routes, so driver is home every night*
Responsibilities:
- Safe delivery and pick up of trailers
- Facilitate trailer operations at branch
- Responsible for keeping records of driver hours, and driver moves for
insurance and accounting purposes
- Responsible for maintaining various operating efficiencies and
benchmarks as determined by the Shop Manager
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to safely navigate the lot with 53' trailers as well as fill the shop
with trailers safely.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with
hands and arms; and talk or hear
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
exposed to outside weather conditions
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Benefit Conditions:
Only full-time employees eligible
This Job Is:
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks) A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply