Company: ABF Freight Location: Waco, TX Workspace: Service Center Pay Type: Hourly Full-Time Job ID: 28202
We do not currently have openings for this location; however, we are accepting applications for future opportunities. Please submit your application and we will contact you once a position becomes available. Thank you for your interest in joining the ABF Freight team.
Job Description: Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations, usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same techniques, technology, and procedures as a dock worker. Actual duties and schedule may vary depending on terminal location.
Responsibilities:
• Exercise independent judgment regarding the building and tearing down of the trailer to utilize time, resources, energy, and physical demands effectively and efficiently while complying with all weight distribution laws. • Other duties as assigned. • Load and unload cargo. • Operate a forklift as needed. • Perform various tasks ranging from check-in, tractor-trailer inspection, tractor set up, and the pickup and delivery of cargo. • Complete routine paperwork effectively and properly log loading sheets.
Requirements:
• Education: High School Diploma or GED • Experience: 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience. Candidates with less than 1 year experience may be eligible for training. • Certifications: Class-A CDL with double/triples tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction • Additional Requirements: • Minimum 21 years of age • Good, stable work record • Safe driving record from MVR and previous employment • Be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and meet DOT medical requirements • Shift days and hours required for this position vary by location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.
Benefits:
• Make more money: Wages are Teamster Union Scale, which are greater than most other carriers. Hourly employees also receive overtime pay after 8 hours/day. • All Union Employees receive health and welfare benefits with no employee-paid premiums. • Each employee receives 7 days of sick leave each January 1st. With the amount of personal days, sick leave, and paid holidays, an employee may qualify for up to 3 weeks of paid days off without using vacation. • Life insurance is provided through the multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund. • Employees are given the opportunity to contribute to the Teamsters National 401k. • ABF Freight employees are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee. • ABF Union employees participate in a profit-sharing program.
Other Details:
• Work Hours: Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location. • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-25 • Compensation: This is a hourly position paid weekly.
About Us: ABF Freight® an ArcBest® company is one of the nations largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. Were driven for excellence.