Class A CDL Shuttle Driver & Yard Jockey
With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:A position that is: Hourly, Full-time, Monday - Thursday, Monday - Friday, 1st Shift, 4:30am - 1pmMedical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage Dental and Vision Insurance FSA/HSA options Paid parental leave Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance 401(k) with a generous company match Pet Insurance Benefits Tuition reimbursement 21 Paid Days Off 7 Paid Holidays Profit Sharing accelerated by YOUR performanceStylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipmentDeliver locally and be home every night!Paid comprehensive on-the-job trainingA well-maintained fleet, with an average truck year of 2020The CDL Shuttle Driver will have responsibility for acting as a Shuttle Driver & Yard Jockey by bringing finished goods or raw material trailers between our warehouses and customers within the metro area. Additional responsibilities include monitoring trailer inventory as well, and some material handler functions such as forklift loading and unloading of trailers within the warehouse. Weekly driving schedule will include rotating into yard driver duties as needed (Team of 3 Rotation).Key Responsibilities Include:Transporting loaded trailer of materials between Ascentek & supplier facilitiesMoving trailers in and out of dock doors and/or repositioning trailers within parking lot Maintain trailer inventory and updates on DOT dates as neededMaintain current driver’s license with appropriate endorsements and medical cardComply with DOT hours of service rules and maintain truck operation in full compliance with DOT regulationsUtilize driver paper logbooks as neededOperating a forklift and completing warehouse functionsEducation: High School Diploma or GEDExperience/Training:Prefer 2 years driving experience within the last 5 years and excellent customer service skillsPrior forklift experienceNo more than 3 moving violations in the last 36 months or 2 in the last 12 monthsNo DWI or DUI in the past 5 yearsLicenses/Certificates: Class A licenseHAZMAT, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsementsCurrent DOT Medical certification cardMeets all D.O.T. qualifications in accordance with the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations, Title 49 Code of Federal RegulationsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must be able to effectively communicate to maintain positive relations with team membersCapable of standing, walking, and repeatedly climbing into and out of truck tractor or forklift several times throughout the day. Ability to lift 50lbs periodicallyComfortable using smart devicesPhysical and Mental demands: Physical demands: Employee must have the ability to lift/carry up to 60 pounds occasionally. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit & operate their tractor, crank trailer legs, walk & handle objects. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations. The mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Comprehend and follow instructions, perform assigned tasks, maintain an appropriate work pace, perform complex or varied tasks, relate to others, make decisions, interact with coworkers & customers.Environmental demands: Work in extreme heat (>80 degrees) during summer and extreme cold (