Saia Inc.

Straight Truck Driver Buford, GA

Saia Inc.  •  $29.90/hr  •  Georgia (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Straight Truck Driver

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Buford, Georgia 281409

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.
  4. No more than 2 moving violations and 1 chargeable accident within three (3) years of the date of application. A moving violation received in conjunction with an accident will be considered a chargeable accident, not a chargeable accident and a moving violation.
  5. Applicant must have some driving experience within the last 2 years.

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.
$25.50 - $29.90 Per Hour, Based on Experience Pay Range: 25.50-29.90 per_hour, General Benefits: Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision
Dental Insurance
Free Life Insurance
Free Short-term Disability
401(k) with immediate vesting & company match
Immediate eligibility for Holiday Pay
Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick Days
Employee Stock Purchase plan

Job Requirements

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
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Saia Inc.

About Saia Inc.

Saia isn’t logistics as usual. We’re a different kind of company. We’re people-focused and safety-driven – with a history of stability that comes from over a century in the industry. When you join us, you get a team that has your back, leadership that’s always ready to listen and a culture built on doing things the right way – for our people, customers, and community. So if you’re ready to learn, grow and build a successful future, let’s go further, together.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Johns Creek, Georgia
Year Founded
1924
Website
saia.com
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