Local CDL-A Driver & Dedicated Yard Switcher - Avg. $1,425/Week - M-F - New Albany Indiana

Company: Averitt
Location: New Albany, Indiana
Posted On: 11/14/2024

Call us at (877) 838-0380 or Apply Online Below!



Join Our Team as a CDL-A Local Driver / Yard Switcher! Are you looking for a rewarding CDL-A driver job? As a dedicated local driver / yard switcher, you'll play a vital role in our customers' transportation needs by ensuring the efficient movement of trailers in and out of the docks at their locations. This position offers predictable hours, so you can count on a reliable paycheck each week. Plus, by working closely with familiar customers and their typical freight loads, you'll enjoy a smooth and efficient driving experience without unexpected surprises. Why Choose Us?

• Competitive Pay: Earn an average of $1,425 per week, totaling approximately $74,100 annually.
• Starting Rate: $30 per hour with overtime pay at $45 per hour for hours over 40 per week.
• Guaranteed Hours: Enjoy 40 guaranteed hours weekly, with the potential for more. Schedule That Works for You:
  • Typical Workweek: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Home Every Night: Spend more time with your family"no long hauls! What You'll Do:
    • Drive with Purpose: 75% of your time will be spent switching and 25% on local driving.
    • Local Deliveries: Safely transport aluminum and plastic extrusions using curtainside flatbeds or vans - all within 50 miles of Louisville.
    • Flatbed Operations: When operating a flatbed, you'll move products between our nearby plants (about a mile apart).
    • No Tarping Required: Focus on your driving - securement straps provided for easy and safe cargo handling. Your Equipment:
      • Drive a Daycab for comfort and convenience while being home each night. What We Offer:
        • Paid Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off, including 8 paid holidays.
        • Excellent Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, and hearing plans starting as low as $97.55/week for family plans and $37.35/week for individual plans, effective after just 30 days.
        • Profit Sharing: Participate in our profit-sharing plan, with a portion of our profits given back to you as monthly direct deposits into your retirement account.
        • Referral Rewards: Earn cash bonuses for successful referrals.
        • Career Flexibility: Averitt's fleet includes local, dedicated, and regional truck driver jobs. As your career progresses, you can change your driving preferences and explore opportunities in operations and leadership.
        • Supportive Work Environment: Join a team that values safety and teamwork. Ready to Drive Your Career Forward? Apply today for this local truck driving opportunity in Louisville and experience the difference of being part of our dedicated team! 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 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years
          • 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
              
              
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