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beBeeDriver

Local Freight Driver Opportunity

beBeeDriver, New London

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Job Overview

  • Loading and unloading cargo from trailers is a crucial responsibility of this role.
  • The job involves performing various tasks such as check-in, tractor/trailer inspection, tractor setup, and the pickup and delivery of cargo.
  • You will be required to use independent judgment to build and tear down trailers for efficient use of time, resources, energy, and physical demands.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform loading and unloading of cargo from trailers efficiently.
  • Carry out tasks including check-in, tractor/trailer inspection, tractor setup, and cargo pickup and delivery.
  • Exercise independent judgment when building and tearing down trailers.
  • Operate a forklift as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma or GED is essential.
  • One year of verifiable tractor/trailer experience is required, although candidates with less experience may be eligible for training.
  • A Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements is necessary.

Benefits:

  • This role offers competitive Teamster Union Scale wages.
  • Overtime pay is provided after 8 hours/day.
  • Health and welfare benefits are included with no employee paid premiums.
  • Sick leave, personal days, and paid holidays are part of the package.
  • Life insurance is provided through the multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund.
  • A pension plan and profit-sharing program are also available.