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Local City Driver

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior (1-2 years)
  • Pennsauken
    Remote

Requirements

  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Class A commercial driver's license
  • Safe motor vehicle report and applicable endorsements, including hazmat, tankers, doubles, and triples
  • 1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience
  • Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack
  • Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights

Responsibilities

  • Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.
  • Sorts, handles, loads, and unloads freight at various company and customer locations.
  • Plans routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
  • Follows established pre-trip, post-trip, freight handling, and billing procedures.
  • Conducts inspections by following established safety and quality control procedures.
  • Retains and maintains records, forms, and load-related paperwork.
  • Serves as the first point-of-contact for delivery-related issues.

FAQs

What is the pay rate for the Local City Driver position?

The pay rate for the Local City Driver position is between $33.50 and $38.50 per hour, based on experience.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

Preferred qualifications include a Class A commercial driver's license, a safe motor vehicle report with applicable endorsements (including hazmat, tankers, doubles, and triples), at least 1 year of tractor trailer driving experience, and experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Local City Driver?

The primary responsibilities include driving tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight, sorting, handling, loading, and unloading freight, planning routes and schedules for timely deliveries, following safety and quality control procedures, and serving as the first point-of-contact for delivery-related issues.

Are there any physical requirements for the Local City Driver role?

Yes, the ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights is required for the Local City Driver role.

What kind of support can I expect from Saia?

At Saia, you can expect strong support from leadership and your team right from day one, as well as opportunities for learning new skills, advancing your career, and competitive compensation along with great benefits.

What is Saia's commitment to workplace culture?

Saia is committed to creating a positive workplace culture driven by core values such as dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety, and collaboration among all employees.

Is previous driving experience required?

Yes, the position prefers candidates with at least 1 year of tractor trailer driving experience.

Does Saia offer benefits for their employees?

Yes, Saia offers competitive benefits to support employees' success and recognize superior performance.

What is the company’s stance on equal employment opportunity?

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on various protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, and more.

Transportation
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Saia isn’t logistics as usual. We’re a different kind of company. We’re people-focused and safety-driven – with a history of stability that comes from over a century in the industry. When you join us, you get a team that has your back, leadership that’s always ready to listen and a culture built on doing things the right way – for our people, customers, and community. So if you’re ready to learn, grow and build a successful future, let’s go further, together.