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Straight Truck Driver

Saia, Inc • Colorado Springs (COS), CO • Posted 13 days ago

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Saia, Inc is seeking reliable Straight Truck Delivery Drivers to join their LinkEx final mile delivery team. Drivers will operate 26' straight trucks within the service area, handling freight at various commercial and residential locations. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, without requiring a commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Operate 26' straight trucks within the geographic service area.
  • Drive between company and customer delivery sites.
  • Sort, handle, load, and unload freight at various commercial and residential locations.

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license issued by the state of legal residence
  • Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen
  • Able to lift and move heavy packages and boxes
  • Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills

Preferred

  • Comfortable working in inclement weather
  • Capable of operating liftgate, pallet jack, two-wheeler, forklift, and similar freight handling tools

Full Job Description

**Job Description**

We are seeking reliable drivers with a great driving record and a passion for customer service to join the LinkEx final mile delivery team. Our Straight Truck Delivery Drivers operate 26' straight trucks within the geographic service area, driving between company and customer delivery sites. These drivers sort, handle, load, and unload freight at various commercial and residential locations.

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. Please note that a commercial driver's license is not required for this position.

General Requirements

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Valid driver's license issued by the state of legal residence

+ Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen

+ Able to lift and move heavy packages and boxes

+ Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills

Driver Safety Requirements

1. Minimum Safety Qualifications Standards for Applicants for Driving Positions

2. No DUI, DWI, or license suspension for moving violations in any vehicle within three (3) years of the date of application.

3. No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations within a six (6) month period immediately preceding the date of application.

**Job Requirements**

Eligible candidates must:

+ Be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, and law enforcement officials.

+ Be comfortable working in inclement weather, making frequent delivery stops (10 or more per shift).

+ Be capable of operating liftgate, pallet jack, two-wheeler, forklift, and similar freight handling tools.

+ Expect to:

+ Work 8+ hour days, typically Monday-Friday, between 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

+ Perform unloading and loading tasks at the company facility.

+ Deliver a full route, which may be planned up to 10 hours, but possibly completed in less.