CDL-A Dedicated Yard Switcher / Local Driver
Company: Averitt Express, Inc.
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Call (877) 294-3233 or Apply Online Below
Dedicated local drivers enjoy the many privileges that come with
having consistent customers. Unlike some driver positions, this one
gives you a better idea of the number of miles and hours each week
holds, which means you'll have a better idea of what to expect in
every paycheck. And because you know your customers and their
typical freight load, you'll never be surprised or slowed down by
unusual shipments.
- Competitive pay:
- Starting pay $20 per hour
- Top pay $22 per hour reached within 12 months
- Average up to 40-45 hours a week
- Overtime applies after 40 hours per week
- 95%-yard switching, 5% DOT regulated driving
- Home daily
- All switcher positions operate on a 4 and 3 day schedule every
other week
- Meaning week 1, you will work 4 days and off 3. Next week will
work 3 days and off 4
- These are further broken down into shift groups, let your
recruiter know which one you are interested in:
- Group A - Morning shift, 1st half of the week starting on
Monday
- Group B - Night shift, 1st half of week starting on Sunday
- Group C - Morning shift, 2nd half of week (Saturdays included
in all positions and some positions within this group also require
Sunday).
- Group D - Night shift, 2nd half of week (Some positions within
this group require Saturdays)
- Ensuring the timely movement of trailers in and out of the
docks on-site at the customer's location
- May be required to perform local/ hourly runs depending on the
customer's need. Mostly to Montgomery, Tuscaloosa or southern
Tennessee along I-65 route
- Moves are issued through onboard tablet CDL-A Dedicated Local
Truck Driver/ Switcher Benefits:
- Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
- Excellent insurance coverage that includes medical,
prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as
$94.55/week for family plans and $36.45/week for individual plans
effective after 30 days
- Profit Sharing plan allowsyou to share in the rewards of our
efforts, with a portion of our profits given back to you as monthly
direct deposits into your retirement account
- Referral rewards - cash bonuses for referrals
- Averitt's fleet includes local, dedicated, and regional truck
driver jobs. Drivers can change their driving preferences as their
careers progress, including opportunities in operations and
leadership
- PAID TRAINING! Must have 1+ months' verifiable
tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years to go through our
1-3 week training program Ready to make a change? APPLY NOW to be
an Averitt CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver/ Switcher!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.
- Must live within a 60-mile radius
- Minimum of 6 months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience in
the past 3 years, no additional training required
- Minimum of 1-4 months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience
within the past year, 3 weeks of paid training
- Minimum of 6 months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience
within the past 5 years, 1 week of paid training
- Drivers must have Class A CDL
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- 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 last 5 years
- No serious violations within the previous 12 months (15 mph or
greater, following too closely, improper passing, traffic offense
committed in a CMV in connection with fatality)
- No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years
- No preventable DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 years
Essential Functions:
- Open/Close trailer door - force requirement: 46 lbs
- Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs
- Perform pre-trip inspections
- Drive
- Regular predictable attendance
- Frequent bending for placement of wheel chocks
- Safely enter/exit yard tractor 100+ times per
shift
- Lifting/opening trailer doors
- Sliding trailer tandems when necessary
- Safely maneuvering equipment with good backing skills
Call (877) 294-3233 or Apply Online Below
Keywords: Averitt Express, Inc., Birmingham , CDL-A Dedicated Yard Switcher / Local Driver, Professions , Birmingham, Alabama
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