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CDL-A Dedicated Forklift/Local Driver

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Dock and warehouse associates are the backbone of Averitt facilities. Using digital scanners and other top-notch, modern equipment, dock and warehouse associates manage the day-to-day loading/unloading of freight throughout our system in a safe and professional atmosphere. Due to the familiarity of overall Averitt culture and processes, many dock and warehouse workers become top candidates for operational leadership positions.

**This position requires a Class A CDL**

  • Competitive pay
    • Average $1,278 per week / $66,456 per year
    • Pay is $23.25/hour with overtime paid at time and a half
  • Home daily
  • Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Primarily operating a forklift (90%) and acting as a fill-in driver as needed when drivers are on vacation, out sick, short runs, etc. (10%)
  • Maintain & operate a heavy-duty four-wheel forklift to load, unload, and stage portable storage units
  • Adhere to safety & equipment maintenance regulations
  • Attention to detail to ensure trailers are loaded correctly
  • Work in inclement weather (hot in summer, cold in winter)
  • May be required to use computer to access customer website; to print driver paperwork (as needed basis only). Training provided!

Dock Worker/ CDL-A Driver Benefits:
  • Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
  • Excellent insurance coverage that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as $97.55/week for family plans and $37.35/week for individual plans effective after 30 days
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability benefits
  • Profit Sharing plan allows you 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

From working with top-notch equipment and learning new skills, to teaming up with people who take pride in their jobs (and yours) - once you get a taste of the Averitt culture, you'll want in for the long haul. In fact, nearly 15% of our associates have been with us for more than 20 years.

Ready to make a change? APPLY NOW to be an Averitt Dock Worker/ CDL-A Driver!

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 75-mile radius
  • Must have 6 to 11 months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 2 years OR 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 5 years
  • 18 years of age
  • No convictions for Reckless Driving within the past 5 years
  • Valid CDL-A license
  • No convictions for DUI within the past 5 years
  • No suspensions or revocations within the past 5 years
  • No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years.
  • No preventable DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 years

Essential functions:
  • Lift and move side kits -lift requirements- 46 lbs
  • Secure load with chains and hardware - lift requirements- 80 lbs
  • Climb onto and off of the flatbed trailer/load
  • Count freight
  • Complete fuel tickets
  • Complete delivery receipt
  • Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement- 90 lbs
  • Perform pre-trip inspections
  • Drive
  • Extensive travel - ability to sit upright for extended periods of time
  • Regular predictable attendance

LeadFlex Job ID: 342929

External ID: 259986

Worklist ID: Supply Chain Driver

Post Date: 05/15/2024

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