Class A CDL Driver (Local)

Class A CDL Driver (Local)


Company
Metro Trailer
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
22 an hour
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Class A CDL Driver ( Local) wanted for city and statewide semi-trailer deliveries

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Overtime

Health Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional development assistance

Holiday bonus

Full Job Description

Metro Trailer Leasing Inc. is looking for a motivated Class A CDL driver to shuttle empty trailers to and from customers. Most deliveries are local and drivers are home everynight. Daily start times are flexible. Overtime is available and occasional weekend work if desired. No freight to touch. If you are looking for a place to call home, we are the place. Metro Trailer Leasing is a friendly , family first organization, where you will be appreciated and celebrated.

Salary Range

$22.00 + per hour based on experience.

Who We Are

Metro Trailer Leasing Inc. is one of the fastest growing companies in the trailer leasing industry.

With a current portfolio of over 45,000 trailers in 12 locations and growing daily. We are a fast paced upwardly

mobile company that offers quick decision making with the highest level of customer service in the industry.

Driver Job Duties

· Driving empty semi-trailers from our Atlanta office to our city and statewide customers

· Occasional Intra state delivers to neighboring states

· Occasionally picks ups require some light semi-trailer mechanic work for example change a light bulb onsite

· A willingness to say yes and service the customer with a great attitude a must

· Occasionally move an empty trailer from one customer location to another or spot a trailer on the customer’s yard

Qualifications Include:
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• Must be at least 23 years of age.
• Dependable transportation to work
• Good attitude and work ethic
• Must pass a pre-employment screening, including DOT drug test
• Driving record must meet standard insurance requirements
• Flexibility to work overtime, occasional weekends, and holidays if desired
• Good working knowledge of semi-trailers a plus
• Ability to do light mechanic work on trailers at the location a plus but not required
• Ability to change a light or the occasional glad hand a plus

Job Type

· Hourly Full-time

Schedule

· 5 days a week with a minimum of 8 hours a day

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Ability to Commute:
• Dallas, TX 75217 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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