Local City Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

NY, BROOKLYN

Position Description

Now is your chance to join one of the country's largest and most trusted LTL carriers: ABF Freight is looking for new team members across the country!


ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is an exceptional company where driven people have rewarding careers. Our pace of expansion means we're looking for people with The Skill & The Will to serve customers who depend on us for customized transportation and logistics solutions.


It's more than a job; it's a career.


General Description of Duties:

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.


Qualifications:

  • Minimum 21 years of age.
  • Have 1 year of verifiable tractor/trailer experience (Candidates with less than 1 year experience may be eligible for training).
  • Have a Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction.
  • Have a good stable work record.
  • Have a safe driving record (from MVR and previous employment).
  • Be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and meet DOT medical requirements.


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.
  • Be Home more often! Home time for ABF Freight drivers far exceeds that of other drivers within the truckload industry.
  • All drivers receive health and welfare benefits with no employee paid premiums.
  • Each employee receives 5 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.
  • Drivers participate in a profit sharing program.

Questions about this position? Email us at careers@abf.com!



If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquires to accommodation@arcb.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability.    


In accordance with the New York City Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the pay range for this position is $27.23 to $30.26 per hour with overtime paid after 8 hours for full-time employees.  Company-funded benefits are offered to full-time employees after a waiting period determined by local union

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