What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local City Driver position at Averitt?
Company Description
Averitt, established in 1971, provides comprehensive transportation and logistics solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution & Fulfillment, and Integrated services. With a network of over 100 facilities and a team of thousands, Averitt helps businesses efficiently move freight across North America. We prioritize dependable service, innovative technology, and sustainability, aiming to build lasting partnerships and support our customers’ growth. At Averitt, we are committed to delivering smarter, more efficient logistics solutions.
Role Requirements
- 21 years of age
- Minimum 4 months (1 year preferred) of tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years
- Drivers must have Class A CDL
- Hazmat and tanker endorsements preferred; must be willing to obtain endorsements
- No convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 years
- No convictions for DUI within the past 5 years
- No suspensions or revocations within the past 5 years
- No serious violations within the previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, traffic offenses committed in a CMV in connection with a fatality)
- No more than 3 moving violations with the past 3 years
- No Preventable DOT Recordable accidents within the past 3 years
- No more than 3 Preventable NON-DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 years
Essential functions
- Load freight - lift requirement: 80 lbs
- Unload freight - lift requirement: 80 lbs
- Move freight - force requirement: 54 lbs
- Open/close trailer door - force requirement: 46 lbs
- Enter/Exit a Commercial Motor Vehicle
- Enter/Exit the rear of a trailer from ground level
- Count freight
- Complete bill of lading
- Complete fuel tickets
- Obtain sales leads
- Secure extra shipments
- Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs
- Complete delivery receipt
- Perform pre-trip inspections
- Drive
- Regular predictable attendance
- Operate forklift
- Fuel trucks
Averitt Express is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualifications
- Valid CDL Class A license with a clean driving record
- Experience in operating commercial vehicles and delivering freight
- Knowledge of transportation safety regulations and compliance requirements
- Excellent time management and route planning abilities
- Strong communication and customer service skills to interact professionally with customers and team members
- Physical ability to load/unload freight and perform other job-related tasks
- Commitment to adhering to company policies and a focus on safety