Position Overview & Specifications

Oak Harbor Freight Lines is searching for energetic and upbeat individuals to join our team of Delivery Drivers. This position involves safely driving tractor-trailer combination vehicles between Oak Harbor terminals and customer locations. It includes loading and unloading freight, generating sales leads, and providing quality customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for operating equipment and moving freight in a safe and efficient manner using forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, ect.
Responsible for noting and recording exception in count or condition of shipments to minimize cargo claims
Responsible for multiple deliveries to customers while providing high levels of customer service within the Oak Harbor network
Maintain required information throughout the use of electronic devices
Management of paperwork: i.e. check of accuracy and completion of delivery receipts, bills of lading, trailer manifests, counting freight, accuracy of hazardous material shipments, special loading and handling instructions
Responsible decision making skills to maximize efficiency while maintaining customer expectations
Ability to meet the Company's reliability standard for employees; to include dependability
Ability to chain as needed and work in inclement weather required.
Availability to work various shifts as needed to accommodate business levels
Other duties as assigned

Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old
Must possess a Class A CDL
Ability to obtain Hazmat, Tanker and Double/ Triples endorsements is required
Experience driving doubles and/ or triples is preferred
Minimum of one-year, verifiable commercial driving experience with similar equipment is preferred
Valid DOT Medical Certification Required
Have no record of DUI, Reckless Driving, positive Drug and/or Alcohol screen during the past 3 years
Ability to use forklift and various equipment needed to load/unload freight
Must be familiar with various technologies to perform basic functions of the job
The ability to communication in a positive, effective manner with customers, co-workers and dispatch/ managers
Experience in an LTL operation preferred
Have a general familiarity with the delivery area and have the ability to utilize maps is required
Having a working knowledge of FMCSA Safety regulations and HOS requirements is required
Basic English language proficiency (reading, writing and verbal) is required

OHFL is an equal opportunity employer.