Employment Opportunities

Fleet Driver

Posting Date:

2008-04-09

Posting #:

1040

Department:

Circulation

Status:

Part-Time Union

Pay Range:

$13.00 per hour

Hours:

Shifts vary and are scheduled from Friday night to Sunday noon. Driver's must be available 5 out of every 6 weekends and must comply with DOT hours of service requirements. Potential to work during the week on an on-call basis. Maximum of 28/hrs per week.

Job Description: Drivers are responsible for delivering newspapers on designated city and/or out-state runs.

Qualifications: Applicants must be 21 years or older with a valid class A or B driver’s license with air brake endorsement and an excellent driving record.

Training for commercial B license will be provided to applicants with valid class C or D license and previous driving experience. Commercial license must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Must have knowledge of the Twin Cities and surrounding area; knowledge of Hudson Map; ability to lift 40 lbs.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your driving record along with your resume or application. Records can be obtained at one of the exam stations listed below. You must have a valid driver's license in order to obtain a copy. Please Note: There is a $9 charge.

The exam stations that provide that service are:
St. Paul-Midway
St. Paul-Downtown
Arden Hills
Plymouth
Eagan

Or, you can visit the department of public safety at www.mndriveinfo.org, print out an application for your driving record and send it in with a check for $9.

Please mail or fax your information to:
The Star Tribune
Attn: Steve Pacholl
800 North 1st Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Fax:612-673-8856

Plus: Star Tribune conducts employment verifications, criminal background checks and a DOT pre-employment physical which includes a drug test.