PORT Driver | Local | AM SHIFT
Company
Elite Forces Staffing
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Posted
5 days ago
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Indeed
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Job Description
Job Description:
We are currently hiring an experienced Class A Driver for local port operations in the Long Beach / Carson area (yard location to be finalized between the 710 & 91 Freeways).
This position is ideal for drivers with recent port experience who are looking for steady work with no-touch freight.
Location: Long Beach, CA
Company: Elite Forces
Job Description:
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (weekends must be open if needed)
• Shift Start: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Pay: $32.00 per hour - straight pay
• Work Hours: Must be able to work 10-12 hours daily
• Job Duties:
• Picking up containers from the Port of LA/Long Beach
• Deliveries within a 50-200 mile radius
• TWIC card is required
• Employment Type: Temp-to-hire opportunity after meeting minimum hours
Why Join Us?
• Temp-to-hire, flexible work environment
• Respectful treatment for drivers
CLICK THE LINK TO APPLY : https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/eliteforcesstaffing
Job Requirements:
Driver Requirements:
• Valid License: Must hold a valid Class A commercial driver's license.
• HAZMAT Endorsements is a plus
• Age: Must be at least 23 years old.
• Driving Experience:
• 24 months of verifiable driving experience with a tractor-trailer hauling 53ft trailers.
• 12 months of experience hauling containers from the Long Beach and LA ports.
• Moving Violations: No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years.
• DUI: No DUI offenses in the past 5 years.
• License Suspensions: No more than 1 suspended license for non-payment of a ticket in the past 3 years.
Wage Range: 32.00 - 32.00 per hour
General Description of Benefits: AM SHIFT | Temp to hire opportunity| weekly pay
We are currently hiring an experienced Class A Driver for local port operations in the Long Beach / Carson area (yard location to be finalized between the 710 & 91 Freeways).
This position is ideal for drivers with recent port experience who are looking for steady work with no-touch freight.
Location: Long Beach, CA
Company: Elite Forces
Job Description:
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (weekends must be open if needed)
• Shift Start: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Pay: $32.00 per hour - straight pay
• Work Hours: Must be able to work 10-12 hours daily
• Job Duties:
• Picking up containers from the Port of LA/Long Beach
• Deliveries within a 50-200 mile radius
• TWIC card is required
• Employment Type: Temp-to-hire opportunity after meeting minimum hours
Why Join Us?
• Temp-to-hire, flexible work environment
• Respectful treatment for drivers
CLICK THE LINK TO APPLY : https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/eliteforcesstaffing
Job Requirements:
Driver Requirements:
• Valid License: Must hold a valid Class A commercial driver's license.
• HAZMAT Endorsements is a plus
• Age: Must be at least 23 years old.
• Driving Experience:
• 24 months of verifiable driving experience with a tractor-trailer hauling 53ft trailers.
• 12 months of experience hauling containers from the Long Beach and LA ports.
• Moving Violations: No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years.
• DUI: No DUI offenses in the past 5 years.
• License Suspensions: No more than 1 suspended license for non-payment of a ticket in the past 3 years.
Wage Range: 32.00 - 32.00 per hour
General Description of Benefits: AM SHIFT | Temp to hire opportunity| weekly pay
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