What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Home Daily position at Go Career Choice?
Looking for a local CDL-A position that gets you home every day? This Harrisburg intermodal opening offers average weekly earnings of $1,712–$1,904, multiple schedule options, and no NYC driving. You’ll run within about 250 miles of Harrisburg, moving intermodal freight between local customers and area rail yards.
Pay
- Average weekly earnings: $1,712–$1,904
- $10,000 new hire bonus
Schedule & Home Time
- Home daily
- Multiple schedule options are available
Day / 2nd Shift Options
- Thursday–Monday: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM start window
- Friday–Tuesday: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM start window
- Wednesday–Sunday: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM start window
Overnight / 3rd Shift Option
- Tuesday–Saturday: 12:01 AM–3:00 AM start window
- Drivers can choose from currently available schedules
- Weekend availability depends on the schedule selected
- Christmas off
- Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day may require work
- Schedule availability may change as openings are filled
What You’ll Do
- Haul local intermodal freight throughout the Harrisburg area
- Pick up and deliver freight moving in and out of the two Harrisburg-area rail yards
- Operate within approximately a 250-mile radius of Harrisburg, PA
- Complete approximately 2–5 loads per day
- Work with priority loading and unloading at Norfolk Southern rail yards
- Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Maintain legal Hours of Service and follow dispatch schedules
- Communicate with dispatch regarding pickups, deliveries, delays, and equipment concerns
- Return the tractor to the Harrisburg terminal during time off
- No NYC driving
Equipment
- Day cab tractors
- 53-foot trailers
- Manual and automatic trucks available
- Slip-seat operation
- Tractor remains at the terminal during time off
- Average truck age is approximately 2 years
- On-site maintenance available
Driver Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 3 months of qualifying Class A driving experience
- Must be available for the selected schedule and start-time window
- Hazmat endorsement is not required at hire, but must be obtained within 60 days
- Approved Hazmat threat-assessment and fingerprinting expenses are reimbursed once the endorsement is added to the CDL
- Must be able to operate manual or automatic equipment unless restricted to automatic transmission
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage available after 30 days
- PTO accrues from day one
- 401(k) with company match
- 6 paid holidays
- Parental leave and family-planning benefits
- Life insurance options
- Mental health and disability benefits
Pay: $1,712.00 - $1,904.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Tractor-trailer: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Required)
- Hazmat Endorsement (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $1,712 - $1,904