Job Description

First Response Rail Service, Inc.

RAIL, WASTE & LOGISTICS

Professional solutions. Expert service.

Formed in 2004, First Response Rail Service, Inc. is a privately owned company that provides rail asset management, transloading logistics and operational support, rail fleet inspections and minor repair, and intermodal container repair services.

Please visit our website at firstresponserail.com to learn more about us.

(Please note CalmHR/Paylocity is our Payroll/HR/Recruiting vendor/software system, and this name will appear on our online application).

First Response Rail Service is hiring a CDL Driver (Class A) with a minimum of 2 years' experience to operate a truck.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

· Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

· Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work rather than the bigger picture

Benefit Conditions:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Schedule:

· Home daily

· Monday to Friday

· Weekend availability

License/Certification:

· CDL Class A (Required)

Work Location:

· Ypsilanti, MI

· Full-time position

· Local Driving only. You will be home every night

· Backing of trailer is required

· Dump experience preferred

· Landfill tipper experience preferred

· Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative/driver level maintenance (change tires, greasing of truck & trailer)

· Competitive pay based on experience level.

· Must have Safe Driving record with no pattern of moving violations/accidents in either a personal or commercial vehicle.

· Must meet DOT and company requirements related to drug and alcohol testing

· Must possess or be able to obtain a current DOT physical card.

· Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle

· Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.

· Pick-up and safely transport goods, livestock, etc. to the intended destination

· Ensure contents are properly secured in a truck, open top hopper and flatbed to prevent damage/injury

· Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries

· Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery

· Communicate with managers as needed

· Confirm that the contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document

· Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip

· Check weather conditions and road reports before departure

· Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean

· Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)

· Ability to follow instructions as the driver may not be driving every day and will need to be able to do other jobs to help on the worksite.

· Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered

· Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs

· Track and report working hours

· Adhere to company rules and regulations

· Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions

· Comply company and DOT regulations

· Always make safety a priority

· High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

· Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles

· Alert, focused, and detail-oriented

· Physically and mentally fit

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time

· Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.

· Proficient using GPS and other routing systems

· An innate sense of direction

· Self-starter who works well independently

· Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful

· High level of composure and good stress management

· Backing onto a Landfill Tipper with 53' trailer experience

· Hand tool and Power tool use is required

· Follow all site safety protocols

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