Line Driver

Position Profile

This position is primarily responsible for driving diesel-powered trucks to transport and deliver freight products and materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. 

Essential Duties

•    Operate safely and in compliance with all established HSE policies and procedures

•    Inspect truck and trailer(s) for defects through pre-trip and post-trip inspections and submit reports indicating their condition

•    Operate a variety of trucks and equipment

•    Maintain driver and maintenance logs (electronic and manual) according to State and Federal regulations as well as Carlile policies and procedures.

•    Make pick-ups and deliveries in a manner that reflects superior customer service

•    Be knowledgeable of multi-state DOT regulations as well as multi-Canadian province regulations.

•    Spot trailers to warehouse, chock wheels, and assist in loading and unloading trailers

•    Maintain contact with terminal dispatcher to receive instructions and report safety hazards and/or incidents involving the driver or any company equipment

•    May be required to perform emergency roadside repairs

•    Ensure that cargo is secured for transport according to the FMCSRs and Carlile Policy

•    Maintain a clean work environment including swept trailer, clean cab, windows, and mirrors

•    Check for discrepancies in paperwork and verify proper placarding when hauling HAZMAT

•    Break sets and park trailers in designated locations

•    Pick-up and delivery of freight between terminals

•    May be required to hook own sets

•    May be required to perform general vehicle maintenance

•    Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

•    High school diploma or GED

•    Class A CDL with endorsements, including HAZMAT

•    Must maintain Hazmat certification

•    Two years of verifiable, safe, over-the-road (OTR), Line driving, or Local driving experience preferred (may differ upon location).

•    Current USA passport, or enhanced driver’s license, and a clean record to enter Canada under Canadian law, preferred

•    Doubles endorsement for 6-months prior to LCV certification, or current verifiable LCV certification, preferred

•    Tanker endorsement, preferred 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•    Position requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and meet regulatory deadlines.

•    Impeccable character, integrity, and unfailing initiative in a team environment

•    Must be experienced to operate in snow and ice road conditions and be able to chain-up.

•    Ability to work various shifts and days of the week

•    Record of safe and competent driving as demonstrated on driver’s abstract and driving files.

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•    Must have a basic mechanical background and aptitude coupled with the knowledge of how a diesel truck operates.

•    Must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts

•    Position may require one to be out on the road 60%-80% of the time

•    Must be able to prioritize daily task and assignments

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

Benefits

We’re committed to taking care of you and your family, today and in the future.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Competitive base annual salary range: $32.50 – $39.50, depending on experience and qualifications +$5.00/hr. location differential

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

Paid Time Off

2 weeks’ vacation annually

7 company holidays 

7 days of sick leave annually

Extras that Make a Difference

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

Annual boot reimbursement

Difficult to fill differential

If you can perform your duties with an unwavering commitment to safety while diligently adhering to all established HSSE policies and procedures to cultivate a workplace that prioritizes and ensures safety is the highest priority, apply today!

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. May also be exposed to long periods of isolation time while driving or resting. May also be exposed to heavy traffic conditions while driving.

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. 

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