Local Driver

As a DOT Local driver, you will drive vehicles weighing 10,0001 – 26,000lbs locally. You will begin as a regular driver at the regular driver rate. You will be responsible for obtaining a DOT medical card and after 30 days you must pass a road test. If you pass the road test and obtain or possess a valid and current DOT medical card you will be promoted to a DOT driver and receive a $1 raise. You will have to complete a DOT application providing 10 years of work history. You must attend a 2 hour online orientation, which is available every Thursday from 9am - 11am CT, before you can complete your first DOT run. 

WE OFFER:

• $16/hr.
• $17/hr. for DOT drivers after compliance approval 
• Monday -Friday. 8AM Start Times! 

WE REQUIRE:

• Must be at least 23 years of age.
• Candidates over the age of 65 are subject to an additional review process for insurance purposes.
• Candidates over the age of 65 must provide a letter of insurability from their personal physician for insurance purposes. 
• Must have a valid and current driver’s license.
• Clean MVR
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• No smoking, vaping, tobacco use, eating, drinking in the customer's vehicles or at the delivery/service locations at any time.
• One year of driving experience
• Must be able to operate a Smart Phone/Device (including a variety of applications) 
• Must be willing and able to drive in different weather and road conditions.
• Must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 150 miles from the office.
• Must be willing and able to get in and out of various vehicles (cars, vans, Sprinter-type vans, 24 -26ft. box trucks, etc.) and be able to operate vehicles assigned.
• Previous experience driving larger vehicles (i.e., Vans, Sprinter-type Vans. 24 -26ft. box trucks.) preferred, but not required.
• Possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of laws governing the operation of motor vehicles on public roads.
• Must maintain a professional appearance (clean collared shirt, clean shorts/pants, well-groomed)

What will you be doing?

• You may deliver vehicles to customers at their homes or businesses, so you must look presentable and be able to perform an Electronic Condition Report on the vehicle. You will take an Uber back to the shop (paid for by ACERTUS), or a chase car will bring you back once delivery is completed.
• You may pick up a customer’s car and bring it back to the hub, so you must look presentable and be able to perform an Electronic Condition Report on the vehicle. You will take an Uber to the pickup location (paid for by ACERTUS), or a company chase car will take you there.
• You may take a vehicle to get serviced, repaired, or detailed. You will take the vehicle to the shop where the work is being performed and take it back to the hub when completed. If the vehicle will be there for some time, you may take an Uber back to the hub (paid for by ACERTUS), or a company chase car will follow you there and bring you back to the hub.
• You may perform inventory/inspections on the lot as needed.
• Communicate timely and effectively with clients and management.
• Present electronic and hard copies of documents pertaining to the vehicle.
• Submit required documents for processing.
• You may be responsible for minor interior/exterior clean-up (vacuum, disposal of items in vehicle, courtesy wash, installation or removal of plates, etc.)
• You must be willing and able to do all the above items on any given day as needed based on volume.
• You must be willing and able to perform all other duties as assigned by management.

ACERTUS is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.