CDL Truck Driver - Van Trailers

Job Summary:
The CDL Truck Driver at Golden Apple Transport plays a key role in servicing customers in a fast-paced industrial environment. This position serves as the primary point of contact for our customers, so the ability to remain calm under pressure and communicate clearly and professionally is required. The ideal candidate is customer-focused and able to problem-solve while maintaining safety and professionalism.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

We have an opening for a CDL Truck Driver in Dallas, TX.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Operates company owned vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Management.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
• Notifies Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Dispatch or Manager of issues including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route.
• Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Manager.
• Positions trailers on the customers property in a manner that ensures trailers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.

. Ability to use phone app for dispatching and routing.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory duties.

Qualifications:

Experience: At least two years of experience operating commercial vehicles with van trailers is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements:

• Commercial Drivers License A (CDL).
• The CDL is a requirement, therefore, an applicant must be 21 years of age.
• Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, motor vehicle record review and drug and alcohol testing history.
• Acceptable driving record required.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, stop, kneel, bend and reach to work with equipment throughout the entire shift. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Golden Apple Transport, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Offered compensation: $25/hr - $33/hr

Experience and License Requirements

• CDL A
• Van trailer experience