Employee DOT Local Driver

Employee DOT Local Driver Job Category: Domestic Operations Location: Mesa, AZ 85212, USA Full-Time Description Essential Functions Drives commercial motor vehicle (truck) to transport and deliver freight. Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with management, clients, employees, the general public, and law enforcement. Must be able to read road signs, maps, shipping documents, work instructions, and other written documents. Maintains contact with dispatch or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new locations. Maintains electronic driver logs compliant with state and federal regulations. Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections per regulation and procedure, and maintains associated records as required. Maintains shipping paperwork records of materials/products transported. Obtains client signature for goods delivered, accurately noting "shipper load and count" status, delivery condition, and seal status. Assists in loading and unloading truck manually if required. Capable of driving up to 11 hours per day and being on duty up to 14 hours per day when required. Meet the driver qualification safety standards and responsibilities established by Safety & Compliance. Remain compliant with government laws and regulations at all times. Other duties as assigned. Other Skills and Abilities Must be willing to transport interstate or intrastate freight as dispatched, typically on local business where the work shift begins and ends at the local Terminal. May occasionally be dispatched on non-local trips requiring overnight or multi-day travel away from the home terminal. Physical Requirements Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment. MUST be physically able to: climb in and out of the truck numerous times throughout the day, inspect airlines, brakes, and tires under the trailer for pre- and post-trip inspections, crank trailer dolly/landing gear with approx. 15-50 lbs. rotational force to drop or hook up trailers, assist as required in unloading trailers which could include using a pallet jack, hand unload, or restacking pallets of freight, bend over and lift at least 50 lbs, open and secure doors on trailers with arms above head, push and pull at least 50 lbs, meet all DOT Medical Card requirements, bend down and pull the fifth wheel pin with 15-65 lbs horizontal pull force to drop trailers. Education and Experience Must have one year or greater previous driving experience in the type of equipment to be operated. Must have a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience. Must not have previous 3-year employer history of failed or refused drug/alcohol tests. Must not be under FMCSA drug/alcohol follow-up testing requirements related to any SAP process. Certifications and Licenses Must possess a valid Class A CDL License with current medical card certification. Why Should You Work for Crane? At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work. We offer: Quarterly Incentive Plan 136 hours of Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job Employee Referral Bonuses Employee Recognition and Rewards Program Paid Volunteer Time Employee Discounts Wellness Incentives Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. 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. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check. Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.