Box Truck Driver

Position Profile

This position is responsible to pick up and deliver general and special freight in liquid, solid, loose, or packaged form. 

Essential Duties 

Operate safely and in compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures 

Conducts thorough pre-trip, mid-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles being operated, in accordance with established company policies and procedures, reporting discrepancies immediately 

Load/unload trucks and containers, lift materials, and identify, label, count, receive, and issue freight 

Ensure that cargo is secured for transport in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws 

Operates a box truck in order to pick up and deliver customer freight in a variety of locations. 

Will process documents for pick-up and give information to dispatcher 

Pack and/or ship materials in compliance with DOT and hazardous materials regulations 

Maintain good housekeeping standards with focus on the care and custody of materials 

Prioritize and complete day-to-day activities as assigned 

Maintain contact with terminal dispatcher to receive instructions 

Maintain driver e-logs and e-maintenance logs according to State and Federal regulations 

May be required to perform emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, light bulbs, and tire chains 

May be required to down stack and inside delivery, with white glove service, at customer location 

All other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

21 years of age 

High school diploma, or GED equivalent 

CDL Class B required 

Hazmat certification within 90 days of hire & maintain hazmat certification, required 

One to two years driving experience, preferred  

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills 

Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, completes tasks on time or communicates alternate plans 

Treats people with respect; keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values 

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy 

Must be customer focused and represent Carlile in a professional and friendly manner 

Should have a mechanical aptitude 

Must be able to prioritize daily tasks and assignments 

Must be able to multitask and have excellent time management skills 

Must be able to drive in adverse weather conditions and in ice and snow, with the ability to chain-up 

Experience with lift gates, forklifts, and pallet jacks, preferred 

Previous material handling and HAZMAT experience 

Must become forklift certified 

Ability to read a map to determine best route 

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate range: $24.00 - $34.75, plus $1.00 location differential, depending on experience and qualifications

Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents.

Employer paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short term and long-term disability coverage

Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% company match

2 weeks’ vacation accrual first year

7 company holidays 

7 days of sick leave annually

Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growth

Annual boot reimbursement

Working Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions (extreme cold and inclement conditions – snow, ice, rain, wind, etc.). The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vehicle vibration. The employee will also be exposed to high density road traffic as well as inter-city traffic.  

Reasonable Accommodations 

Carlile will make a reasonable accommodation(s) wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Carlile.