CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time
Location: Tyrone
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Starting at 100% union scale
wage day 1 available to eligible candidates who apply before
6/30/25 ($30.25) Job Description Pickup and delivery of cargo to
and from various destinations usually within proximity of the
consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of
trailers utilizing the same techniques, technology and procedures
as a dock worker. Actual duties and schedule may vary depending on
terminal location. Responsibilities - Load and unload cargo. -
Operate a forklift as needed. - Exercise independent judgment
regarding the building and tearing down of the trailer to utilize
time, resources, energy, and physical demands effectively and
efficiently, while complying with all weight distribution laws. -
Complete routine paperwork effectively, and properly log loading
sheets. - Other duties, as assigned. - Perform various tasks
ranging from check-in, tractor/trailer inspection, tractor set up,
and the pickup and delivery of cargo. Benefits - Make more money!
Wages are Teamster Union Scale which are greater than most other
carriers! Hourly employees also receive overtime pay after 8
hours/day. - All Union Employees receive health and welfare
benefits with no employee paid premiums. - Each employee receives 7
days of sick leave each January 1st. With the amount of personal
days, sick leave, and paid holidays, an employee may qualify for up
to 3 weeks of paid days off without using vacation. - Life
insurance is provided through the multi-employer sponsored health
and welfare fund. - Employees are given the opportunity to
contribute to the Teamsters National 401(k). - ABF Freight
employees are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the
employee. - ABF Union employees participate in a profit sharing
program. Requirements Education: - High School Diploma / GED
Experience: - 1 year of verifiable tractor/trailer experience
(Candidates with less than 1 year experience may be eligible for
training). Additional Requirements: - Minimum 21 years of age. -
Good stable work record. - Safe driving record (from MVR and
previous employment). - Be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug
screen and meet DOT medical requirements. - Shift days and hours
required for this position vary by location and may include days,
nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at
this location will be considered a minimum requirement. - Have a
Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials
endorsements and no automatic restriction. Other Details Work
Hours: - Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.
Compensation: - This is a hourly position paid weekly. About Us ABF
Freight, an ArcBest company, is one of the nation's largest, most
trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of
experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an
unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF
offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes
and industries. We're driven for excellence.
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