A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
Join the winning team at Plaza Tire Service! In business since 1963, Plaza Tire Service has 75 locations across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and NW Arkansas. We are a growing business and a leader in our industry. Plaza Tire Service is big enough for you to make a career and small enough to care that you do. Plaza Tire Service handles the inventory needs of its store locations and wholesale customers through the Cape Girardeau Distribution Center. When not on the road, this position includes working within the warehouse to help prepare shipments. We have an opening for a Driver with a Class D license for our Warehouse/Distribution Center.
COMPENSATION
Pay ranges from $18- $19 per hour, depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Plaza Tire Service is willing to train the right person. The most successful candidates possess the following qualifications, which are expected of applicants. Valid driver's license with Class D endorsement Must be able to drive a vehicle with a manual (standard) transmission Must be able to pass DOT Physical Reliable transportation Approved driving record Ability to drive a vehicle with manual (standard) transmission Be at least 18 years of age Ability to lift a minimum of seventy-five (75) pounds Ability to work a minimum of five days, including
Saturday's Benefits:
Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay Tuition Reimbursement, up to $3,000 annually Paid Vacation and Sick Time 6 Paid Holidays Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance (Company paid) 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match Discounted Services on Personal and Immediate Family Vehicles Opportunity for Advancement!
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
The Driver will be exposed to moderate to loud noises, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The temperature in the work environment varies and could include extreme heat and/or extreme cold depending on the ambient temperatures outside. The use of safety goggles or other PPE may be required when working in these conditions. The Driver must be able to meet the following physical requirements: Stand up to eight hours per day in the shop and able to walk to gain access to various areas of the building Bend, stoop, kneel and crouch regularly throughout the day; must have full range of motion with arms and hands and be able to feel, handle or finger objects frequently Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, lift and/or move up to 70 pounds frequently. Communicate with customers and shop personnel Vision sufficient to detect color, depth, and re-focus Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
