by tenstreet
Estes Forwarding Worldwide LLC
SAV, Driver, Warehousing Jockey ()

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Job Description
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

 
  • Arrange trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns, following loading crew signals when necessary.
  • Look for ways to improve and promote quality, safety, and security procedures.
  • Promptly report all maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision.
  • Will be required to operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including, but not limited to, operating manual transmission, chaining tires, etc., and must be skilled and qualified to drive in all types of terrain, routes, and environmental conditions.
  • Comply with all requirements for safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials.
  • Help keep the truck parking yard free of debris and trash.
  • Ensure each unit is sealed and in proper safety order.
  • Ensure security of equipment and cargo.
  • May be required to use in-cab technology, including electronic logs and other items.
  • Provide professional and courteous service to our customers and the general public.
  • Will assist where needed based on business requirements: Dock work to include loading/unloading freight and customer site loading/unloading freight.
  • Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


 

Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below represent the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Must possess a valid Driver's License. 


SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Ability to operate a forklift (minimum 7,500 lb. vehicle)
  • Must be capable of dropping/hooking and coupling trailers which involves cranking landing gear, pulling the 5th wheel pin which takes approximately 65 lbs. of pressure; and maneuvering a trailer dolly
  • Must be familiar with state motor vehicle laws.
  • Must be able to pass a road test.
  • Ability to read and interpret general business documents. 
  • Ability to write routine reports and general business correspondence.
  • Ability to work with peers and communicate basic concepts.
  • Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions that require limited judgment. 
  • Ability to follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve routine problems.
  • Must be able to operate all safety and operational functions of equipment, including, but not limited to, chaining tires, driving manual transmission vehicles, etc.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check.
  • Must have a safe driving record.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.
  • At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
  • EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.