Milwaukee Fleet Driver

This is a weekend only position for Saturdays and Sundays part time for approximately 8 hours per day. The driver will safely and efficiently drive a commercial van for extended hours to pick up and deliver freight. Drives truck, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver goods locally to the airline and/or customer as determined by service level of shipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• To load, unload, and transport cargo to and from customer locations and airport.

• Maintain telephone contact with dispatcher to receive instructions.

• Neatly complete bill of ladings and MAWB’s (Master Airway Bill) for airlines in order to tender freight.

• Maintain driver logbook and daily vehicle inspection report according to I.C.C regulations.

• Interact daily with customers.

• Sit, stand, climb, lift 50 lbs. Must be able to load cargo weighing in excess of 1000 lbs with the assistance of a pallet jack

​​QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma

• Commercial driving experience preferred

• Must hold valid Driver’s License.

• Must be able to operate a van with a capacity of 3,000 lbs

• Ability to operate handheld computer / cellular telephone. Time management, processing paperwork

• Must have basic knowledge of computers and email.  The ability to operate handheld device used to communicate shipment information

$20.34 Starting Hourly Rate, Depending on Experience (DOE)

Physical requirements

• Must be able to operate and drive a van with a capacity of 3,000 lbs
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly.
• Must be able to climb into and out of tractor several times per day using 3 points of contact.
• Ability to lift over 50lbs at a time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, and squat in order to perform a full inspection of the underside of the trailer and inspect tires for adequate inflation and potential damage.
• Must be able to work outside for short periods of time in all types of weather.

EEO

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