Cargo/Freight, Class A License, Device Drivers, Employee Benefits, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High School Diploma, Less Than Truckload (LTL), Staff Training
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Description
This position involves attending an ABF Freight-approved driver training school. Program graduates will perform the duties of a checker/driver combined dock/P&D employee.
Requirements
Education:
* High School Diploma / GED
Additional Requirements:
* Minimum 21 years of age.
* Ability to obtain CDL-A with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsement.
* Safe driving record (from MVR and previous employment).
* Be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and meet DOT medical requirements.
Benefits:
(Benefits eligible upon completion of the program and acceptance of a full-time position, waiting period may apply).
* 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.
Other Details
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.
The wage for this position is $18 per hour during the 6 week training course and then will go to full scale. Current rate for full scale is $31.80.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability