What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Call TWIC Freight Transportation Driver position at Danner's Incorporated?
Danner's Inc., a respected leader in Maritime Transportation and Security, is expanding our team in Pasadena, TX. We are seeking dedicated and dependable freight drivers, who hold a valid TWIC Card, to join our team. Ideal candidates will be reliable, safety-conscious, and committed to providing excellent customer service.
As a Freight Driver, you will:
As a Freight Driver, you will:
- Conduct vehicle inspections, manage the loading and unloading of cargo, and ensure the accuracy and compliance of transport documents
- Maneuver with a trailer in challenging environments like heavy traffic, busy ports, and airport locations
- Convey excellent customer service and professionalism
- Use a forklift to load and unload equipment
- Coordinate timely pick-up and delivery of shipments
- Communicate frequently with Dispatch
- Be prepared to be on call, including evenings 1-2 hours per week, to support a 24-hour 7-day a week operation.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life, AD&D and cancer policies after 60 days (fulltime eligible)
- Paid Time Off eligibility after 90 days (begins accruing immediately at start of employment)
- Paid Training
- Bi-Weekly Pay/Direct Deposit
- Chaplin Service available
- Danner’s Cares
- Events and Prizes, Promotes from within
Schedule:
Position Type: On-Call
Hours: Availability required for all shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Competitive hourly rates starting at $16.00/hour.
Requirements
Qualified Drivers shall meet the following general & physical requirements:
General:
- Must be age 24 or older to apply REQUIRED
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is REQUIRED
- Must have a flexible schedule to accommodate variable work hours that change daily, with no standard shifts
- Must possess a valid Texas driver's license
- Be observant and have attention to detail
- Capable of using technology for navigation and dispatch
- Able and resilient in responding to changing schedules and job requirements
- Sense of urgency, initiative, and follow-through to complete all jobs with pride in work
- Desire to work in a team environment in a growing company
- Able to think proactively and respond appropriately to changing requirements
- Must be able to proficiently speak, read & write English
- Must be employment eligible based on background requirements to include criminal background check, clean MVR, health/drug screen
- 2 years of recent professional driving experience in the industry preferred
Physical:
- Walking up steep gangways and stairs without a fear of heights
- Lifting/Carrying up to 50 lbs. without assistance
- Loading and unloading heavy equipment with moderate assistance (Freight)
- Walking moderate distances
- Work indoors and outdoors in inclement weather
- Standing for long periods of time
- Sitting for long periods of time
- Driving vehicles - getting in and out of vehicles several times per day
- Average / Good vision
- Other physical demands may be required as needed.
If you are enthusiastic about providing exceptional customer service and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume and/or application. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
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