Class A CDL Mountain Driver

American Furniture Warehouse is currently seeking qualified Local Mountain Class “A” CDL Drivers. The Local Class “A” CDL driver will pick up back hauls, take trailers from AFW facilities in Grand Junction to other AFW facilities including locations in Denver, and maneuver trailers throughout the AFW yard to other departments so the trailers may be loaded/unloaded or repaired. At AFW the number one concern truly is safety and compliance, and we are looking for drivers who believe in the same.

Job Requirements

• Must have a CDL with at least one year of local/OTR experience with similar equipment.
• 6 Months of recent over the road class “A” experience.
• Must have mountain driving experience.
• No major FMCSA violations.
• Clean MVR with no at fault D.O.T reportable accidents with in the last three years
• Must be able to maintain a CDL.

Job Description:

• Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness.
• Safely transport trailers to and from AFW facilities.
• Communicate and maintain a positive working relationship with the AFW management team.
• Able to perform vehicle pre/post trip inspections up to FMCSA standards.
• Ability to operate Electronic Qualcomm Log System
• Drive and operate vehicle under 15 mph in and around the warehouse, storage lot, and staging area
• Must be willing to chain up during severe weather
• Must be aware that operations occur on asphalt, concrete and gravel surfaces in a hostile environment often contaminated with material subject to embedding in tires.
• Must function and interact on a routine basis with the AFW management team.
• Communicate using cellular telephone with dispatch and AFW personnel.
• Ability to efficiently work independent of direct supervision
• Able to have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• All training provided by AFW
• Understand safety is #1 and willing to follow all applicable FMCSA regulations, state laws, and local laws.

Benefits:

• Vacation time available after one year of employment.
• 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and a host of other voluntary benefits available 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas
• Requires the ability to chain up in accordance with CO DOT requirements
• Requires the ability to move break down and tailgate merchandise
• Requires the ability to climb in and out of the 53’ van trailer daily.
• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
• Requires the ability to maneuver/handle furniture up to 100 lbs. Assistance is available through teamwork to handle the large/heavy furniture.
• The Mountain Class “A” CDL Driver requires sitting, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping up to 12 hours or more daily.

Physical Work Environment:

• Concrete Flooring
• Climate effected by outside conditions including but not limited to extreme heat/cold.
Considerable exterior/interior noise

A pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check must be passed upon job offer.

American Furniture Warehouse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.