Hourly Driver-Truck-Semi-Trailer (CDL A) - Dearborn Truck Plant (DTP)

The hourly rated positions available at Ford Motor Company manufacturing or warehousing facilities are for vehicle or vehicle component assembly.  The production worker is required to assemble the vehicle or component part using the materials and tools provided in a predefined order and process. These positions may require the selection, manipulation, attachment of parts onto the vehicle or component using power or hand tools, hoists, or other equipment and machinery. 

Full-Time employees receive a generous benefits package.  

Rate of Pay and Benefits:

• Starting wage rate at $21.00 per hour plus applicable shift or crew premiums 

Immediate access to Best-in-Class Company provided healthcare!  

• The National PPO plan is provided at no monthly premium to the employee.
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Life Insurance Coverage - Eligible on first of the month after hire.  Basic Life Insurance of $3,000 and Accidental Death and Dismemberment of $1,500

Additional Benefits:

• Profit Sharing
• Holiday Pay after three months continuous employment
• Paid time off after 120 continuous days
• Supplemental Unemployment Benefits
• Tuition Assistance 
• Immediate A, X, and Z Plan privileges – Vehicle purchase discount program

Specific benefit details are contained in the 2023 UAW-Ford Collective Bargaining Agreement

Must be a motivated individual with the ability and willingness to work in a team environment.  These positions include maintaining and promoting as safe work environment, helping others and treating co-workers with dignity and respect regardless of personal differences, and accepting and following instructions and requests from leadership.  

Must have the willingness and ability to learn and follow safety rules and procedures, work on any assigned schedule, change shifts periodically, work more than 8 hours per day and/or work overtime while maintaining good attendance.  

The ability to perform manual labor, standing and walking much of the time, and with a certain amount of manual dexterity (the ability to pick up, handle, and manipulate) parts and materials quickly and accurately.  Use hand, power tools, or scanners to install parts on vehicles or vehicle components or locating and obtaining parts for customer orders.  

Must be able to maneuver into, around, and about vehicles.  Tasks may require a certain amount of reaching, twisting, bending, and use of a PMHV or hilo.  

The ability to learn, remember, and maintain pace of steps involved in performing a job after instruction, training, and familiarization with the tasks.  Ability and willingness to understand and follow instructions, both oral or in writing.  

The role will be responsible to perform the following tasks:

• Open and close trailer doors 
• Set and remove trailer jack stands (up to 25lbs)
• Transport finished goods between manufacturing plants in the Dearborn area; this is not an over the road Truck Driving position 
• Truck Drivers will be on call from dispatch the entire shift.
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Collect and verify delivery instructions
• Report defects, accidents or violations
• No recent moving or driving violations
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.)
• DOT medical card and requirements must be met and maintained