CDL Class B Driver

Position Overview

The CDL Class B Driver is a key part of the local delivery process to our customers. This role requires hands-on support for freight loading, staging, and unloading using equipment such as a manual pallet jack, and a direct transfer of goods at the customer destination. This position will have a minimum of 30 hours as a driver, but could require 40+ hours, based on business needs. A typical schedule is Tuesday through Saturday.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading trucks using pallet jacks and/or manual lifting.
• Transfer the items from the pallet onto carts for the client and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Conduct quality checks and inspections of goods to ensure quantity and condition match documentation.
• Operate a Class B commercial vehicle (e.g., box truck, straight truck) to deliver goods to local customers.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance with DOT regulations.
• Secure loads effectively using straps, bolsters, or locks to prevent damage during transit.
• Maintain accurate electronic logs and delivery documentation (BOLs, invoices, and signatures).

General Responsibilities:

• Facility & Vehicle Maintenance
• Maintain a clean and organized dock area, ensuring it is free of debris and hazards to prioritize safety.
• Responsible for the routine cleaning and interior upkeep of the assigned commercial vehicle to ensure professional standards and cargo safety.
• Provide professional customer service to external and internal partners, including at delivery points, acting as the "face of the company."
• Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications

• A valid Class B CDL Drivers License is required.
• A minimum of 36 months experience working in a full-time Class B driving position in the previous 5 years.
• At least 12 months of full-time Class B vehicle driving experience within the last 3 years.
• No more than two (2) moving violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
• No serious traffic violations or convictions while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
• No clearinghouse violations in the last 5 years.
• Knowledge of all applicable DOT Regulations and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Ability to satisfy FMSCA/DOT requirements including a clean drug and alcohol screen and a passing DOT physical.
• High level of reliability and commitment to the role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate interactions professionally.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public and respond to official inquiries to drivers.
• Must meet minimum age and insurability requirements (21 years of age or older) in accordance with company insurance policies and/or federal regulations governing commercial vehicle operation.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the physical ability to:

• Safely operate a commercial motor vehicle for extended periods
• Climb in and out of trucks, trailers, and loading docks multiple times per shift
• Lift, pull, push, or carry up to 75 pounds as needed for loading/unloading
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed
• Stand and/or walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours, depending on shift)
• Reach with hands and arms overhead and below waist level
• Occasionally lift heavier items with or without assistance
• Maintain manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate vehicle controls
• Enter and exit the vehicle's cab multiple times per shift (truck seats are generally 5-6' off the ground; requires climbing 2-3 steps outside the cab and 1 step inside the cab before seating)
• Sit for extended periods while driving (up to 11 hours per day in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations)
• Pass and maintain DOT medical certification, including vision, hearing, and physical fitness standards
• Participate in DOT and Company required alcohol and controlled substance testing program
• Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)

What's In It for You

• Salary Range: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to pay a minimum base salary of $26.02 an hour , but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), life insurance, and tuition assistance.
• Paid time off to rest and recharge.
• An open-door work environment that values feedback and collaboration.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company.

Work Environment

This position primarily operates in and around commercial vehicles, including long periods spent driving on public roads, highways, and at customer or vendor locations. The employee may be exposed to:

• All types of weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
• Varying traffic conditions, road hazards, and driving stressors
• Warehouse and loading dock environments, depending on delivery requirements
• Noise, vibration, and fumes from truck engines and other vehicles
• Dust, odors, and airborne particles
• Occasional work in tight or enclosed spaces, including loading bays or truck cabs

Drivers are expected to maintain alertness and focus for extended periods and may spend the majority of the shift alone in the vehicle. This role involves operating vehicles that are equipped with in-cab cameras, which may include both inward and outward facing video recording. These systems are used for safety monitoring, training, and compliance purposes, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Location/Remote Eligibility

This is a local driving position with daily routes originating from a local facility. Drivers return home each day.

Schedule

Work hours may vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.

CJ Logistics About Statement:

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support for work authorization

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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