{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e251be7fab50a4c23bb0f283","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e251be7fab50a4c23bb0f283","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e251be7fab50a4c23bb0f283","title":"Driver Trainee (Class B)","description":"Job Summary:\nSafely handle and maneuver tractor/trailers and other large equipment to facilitate the loading and unloading operations in the yard\nProperly cube, load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or by hand\nStrap, brace and secure freight to prevent damage or shifting\nResponsible for accurately recording the condition of freight as it arrives at the service center\nPerform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the yard and dock equipment\nAccurately set up, break down and hook trailers safely\nEnsure all pup trailers have tilt bar to be lowered prior to loading of freight\nRaise and lower landing gear\nMonitor yard for unsafe drivers and non-employees; report to management\nWork in outdoor weather conditions\nPromptly report all maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision\nWork the dock a minimum of five hours per week in addition to work in the yard as a jockey/hostler\nScan the Kronos clock and indicate dock versus jockey time for tracking purposes\nRegular attendance is required.\nThis is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.\nQualifications:\nHigh School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background\nMust be able to handle the duties assigned for the driver trainee program\nMust be 21 years of age required per FMCSA regulations\nMust have an outstanding performance record with Estes (not limited to, but in no instance should there be a final written warning within the previous 90 day period or show a pattern or progression of continued disciplinary action)\nMust have and maintain an acceptable MVR. Disqualifying offenses can include (but are not limited to) DUI, DWI, possession of narcotics/controlled substances, reckless driving, etc.\nMust have a valid drivers’ license and willing to obtain a CDL Learners permit when notified he/she has been accepted to driving school\nMust be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse\nMust reside within 75 miles of the domiciled Service Center and/or work assignment\nMust meet the minimum physical qualifications for a driver position\nAbility to operate a forklift (minimum 7,500 lb. vehicle)\nMust be able to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70 lbs.\nPhysical activities include: standing, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a ladder, etc.\nNight / weekend shifts may be required\nMust pass the FMCSA physical before attending driving school\nMust pass a FMCSA pre-employment drug screen before attending driving school\nMust agree to the driving school agreement\nMust enroll in the next available Estes sponsored driving school for the respective region\nMust be familiar with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations\nAbility to meet the FMCSA’s requirements to speak and read English\nMust be able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job\nMust be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct\nMust be able to interact well with others\nMust be able to work independently, or in a team setting\nMust be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities\nResponds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines\nMust pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check\nMust be authorized to work in the United States\nPhysical Demands:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move a minimum of 70 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift, twist, turn, and may climb. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance.\n\nWork Environment:\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee may be required to work in high/precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.","company":"Estesexpresslines","rawCompany":"estesexpresslines","city":"Coon Rapids","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T22:52:47.613Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-3032.00","title":"Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers","slug":"heavy-and-tractor-trailer-truck-drivers"},{"code":"53-3033.00","title":"Light Truck Drivers","slug":"light-truck-drivers"},{"code":"53-3099.00","title":"Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other","slug":"motor-vehicle-operators-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"484110","title":"General Freight Trucking, Local","slug":"general-freight-trucking-local"},{"code":"484220","title":"Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local","slug":"specialized-freight-except-used-goods-trucking-local"},{"code":"484230","title":"Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance","slug":"specialized-freight-except-used-goods-trucking-long-distance"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Driver Trainee (Class B)","description":"Job Summary:\nSafely handle and maneuver tractor/trailers and other large equipment to facilitate the loading and unloading operations in the yard\nProperly cube, load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or by hand\nStrap, brace and secure freight to prevent damage or shifting\nResponsible for accurately recording the condition of freight as it arrives at the service center\nPerform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the yard and dock equipment\nAccurately set up, break down and hook trailers safely\nEnsure all pup trailers have tilt bar to be lowered prior to loading of freight\nRaise and lower landing gear\nMonitor yard for unsafe drivers and non-employees; report to management\nWork in outdoor weather conditions\nPromptly report all maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision\nWork the dock a minimum of five hours per week in addition to work in the yard as a jockey/hostler\nScan the Kronos clock and indicate dock versus jockey time for tracking purposes\nRegular attendance is required.\nThis is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.\nQualifications:\nHigh School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background\nMust be able to handle the duties assigned for the driver trainee program\nMust be 21 years of age required per FMCSA regulations\nMust have an outstanding performance record with Estes (not limited to, but in no instance should there be a final written warning within the previous 90 day period or show a pattern or progression of continued disciplinary action)\nMust have and maintain an acceptable MVR. 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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move a minimum of 70 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift, twist, turn, and may climb. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance.\n\nWork Environment:\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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