Job Description
Job DescriptionNOW HIRING CLASS A CDL DRIVERS
James Air Cargo is a proud family-owned last-mile trucking company servicing Northeast Ohio for more than 30 years. We are seeking reliable, motivated, and courteous drivers to join our seasoned staff.
Position Summary:JAC drivers are responsible for making deliveries and pickups within our service area of Northeast Ohio. These range from corporations to residential deliveries. Our drivers must be willing to load/unload their freight at times. You will interact with our customers while making deliveries and pickups. All our drivers are home every night.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Will operate various sized vehicles from tractor-trailers or straight trucks. (non-CDL)
- Provide excellent customer service and on-time deliveries while working as part of a team to ensure that our customer's freight is handled properly.
- Communicates well with dispatch.
- Willing to operate carts, forklifts, and pallet jacks to assist customers in loading or unlocking freight.
- Follow DOT/ and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) procedures.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. CDL is required.
- Experience with manual and automatic vehicles.
- Professionalism is a must.
- Tow motor and pallet jack experience is a plus but will train and certify.
- General knowledge of basic math skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Communicate effectively with internal company employees and clients while maintaining standards of professionalism and courtesy.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job - sitting, standing, and lifting to 14 hours a day.
- Regularly and repeatedly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
- Exhibits ability to read and interpret orders.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must pass a company background check and drug screen.
Work Conditions:
- Must be willing to work inside and outside in various locations and weather conditions.
- Box trucks have lift gates.
- Repetitive bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, and moving items.
- Appropriate safety equipment and practices are required.
Schedule:
- Full-time Monday – Friday.
- Overtime is possible.
- Shift: Varies.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay with experience.
- Weekly pay.
- Health insurance after 30 days.
- IRA with a match.
- PTO is available after the first year.