What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local CDL-A Driver position at Zip Xpress?
Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Local CDL-A Driver you are essential to the daily operations of Zip Xpress. In this role you will safely travel to customer locations, pick-up freight, handle customer related paperwork including bills, shipping manifests, orders, practice safe load securement and arrangement, and work to serve as an example of Zip Xpress’ culture.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Follow instructions / guidance of upper management.
Serve as a great example of the Zip Culture by understanding, and consistently following, and maintaining the policies and procedures of Zip Xpress.
Must demonstrate being discrete, prompt, and professional.
Adhering to guidelines on safe freight placement and securement.
Safely operating a commercial vehicle on public and private roadways.
Traveling to local area customer accounts and picking up loaded and dropping off empty trailers.
Maneuvering company trailers and partner carrier trailers in the yard.
Backing trailers to bay doors and utilizing a hi-lo to stage product on the warehouse floor.
Fueling trucks and trailer reefer units, scaling trailers to ensure proper weight distribution and tonnage.
Unloading load-bars, blankets, and debris from within trailers, sweeping trailers out and ensuring they are clean and ready to be loaded outbound.
Verifying adherence with DOT guidelines for weight distribution and limitations.
Organizing and cleaning used workplaces at the end of each shift.
Any other task as requested by management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to support the Zip Xpress culture with a focus on teamwork and a commitment to service
Verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
US Citizenship required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Transportation and Logistics
Knowledge of loading and unloading tractor-trailer best practices
Knowledge of load securement best practices
Valid CDL-A and DOT medical card
At least 2 years of CDL-A tractor-trailer experience
COMMUNICATION
Effectively and regularly communicate with the Zip Xpress Operations Manager and dispatching staff.
Support Zip Xpress’ values, principles, vision, and mission.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lift up to 50lbs frequently to occasionally
Stand / walk / sit for up to 12 hours per day
Bend and Twist frequently
Reach / work above shoulders frequently
Fine manipulations frequently
Gross manipulation frequently
Push / pull frequently
PAY RATE & SCHEDULE
24 per hour starting wage
Monday through Friday workweek, alternate schedule as requested.
Shifts typically start around 11am and work until the required work is finished, approximately 9 hour shifts depending on workload.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical warehouse environments and public & private roadway usage
TRAVEL
This position does not require additional travel outside of the designated operating area for normal duties
POSITION TYPE
This is a full-time non-exempt position
RELOCATION
Relocation expenses are not provided, and must be able to commute to our Holland, Michigan location on a regularly scheduled basis.
HIRING PREFERENCE
Zip Xpress is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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