Job description:

Job Purpose:

To drive various size trucks to safely deliver merchandise/cargo to our customer.

Essential Job Functions:

• Deliver product throughout the Tri-State area.
• 12-15 deliveries per day.
• Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are achieved
• Must be able to push a pallet weighing maximum of 2500 pounds
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds from trailers or trucks
• Maintain a clean and safe work truck
• Other duties as assigned Qualifications/Requirements Must have forklift, manual and electric pallet jack experience Minimum 21 years of age High School diploma or GED Authorized to work in the Unites States No DUI, DWI or license suspension for moving violations within the past 3 years No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations within the past 6 months Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language in order to perform the various tasks of the job, including but not limited to: converse with co-workers and members of the general public; understand oral and written instructions as well as governmental regulations; respond to questions and inquires from management and government representatives; understand highway traffics signs and signals; and accurately review and complete various shipping documents, reports and records required of the position.

Ability to obtain DOT medical card and negative drug test Must be willing to follow all federal and or state laws and regulations Capable of driving vehicles from 26 foot and larger Route Geographic Knowledge Excellent customer service and communication skills when interacting with customers and terminal staff Experience using electronic logging devices or other driver technology systems At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer or box truck experience , Proven track reco0rd of safe driving and on-time deliveries Additional wage for hazmat endorsement Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays Strong knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations and safety procedures

About JP:

JP Express Service Inc. is a non-union LTL motor freight carrier with 5 locations in the Tri-State area. JP Express Service is privately owned with approximately 265 employees and has been doing business since 1992. Benefits of a career with JP Express Service includes competitive pay, ESOP, company paid life insurance, PTO and sick pay, Medical, dental and vision benefits with JP contributing more than 70% of the cost and a 401k with a match of .25 up to the first 6 % gross compensation.

Job Type:

Full time, non-exempt

Salary Range:

$25 - $31 Per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance ESOP Physical setting:

Truck Schedule:

8 am start time , 10 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Northford, CT 06472

License:

CDL A or B Non CDL Proviso:

Your employment with our company is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or by the company, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to treat applicants and workers without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law. All decisions affecting terms and conditions of employment are based on merit. Personnel decisions include, but are not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training assignments, advancement, demotion, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination. Working conditions are also established without regard to any legally protected status. Each worker is responsible for helping our company to maintain a climate that provides equal opportunity for all. Workers and applicants with disabilities shall be provided with reasonable accommodation to the extent such accommodation does not amount to an undue hardship on the company. The Company encourages disabled workers to self-identify as disabled with the Human Resources office. We respect the dignity and privacy of all disabled workers. All information regarding a worker's disability will be maintained separately from the worker's personnel file and will be kept confidential except that (1) supervisors and managers may be informed regarding work restrictions of an accommodation for disabled individuals on a need-to-know basis; (2) first aid safety personnel may be informed, when to the extent appropriate, if the condition might require emergency treatment; and (3) government officials investigating statutory compliance will be informed.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Freight :

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CDL A (Preferred) Class A (Required)

Work Location:

In person