Fleet Truck Driver

About the role

Drives a split-axle tractor/trailer to deliver goods from depot to warehouses and depots. Hauls empty trailers, trailers with pallets, and vendor loads back to depot. Drives a hydraulic 5th wheel tractor in the depot yard to move trailers. Maintains driving and equipment records and provides a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Drives split-axle tractor/trailer combination to deliver goods from depot to warehouses and other depots within a 100 air-mile radius as outlined in dispatch instructions.
• Hauls empty trailers, trailers with pallets, and vendor loads back to depot.
• Performs Driver’s Vehicle Inspection Report on assigned equipment prior to operation and updates throughout the day; records mileage and time on Driver’s Log.
• Drives 5th wheel hydraulic tractor to move, stage, and position trailers in depot yard; cuts lock seals for inbound trailers; checks and logs temperatures on refrigerated trailers; logs trailers in yard.
• Reports on yard and dock view and receives direction from guard booth, shipping, receiving, pallet, and fleet.
• Communicates with co-workers, other drivers, and vendors by citizen’s band radio, 2-way radio, phone, and in person; reports position, gets instructions, checks and reports on upcoming road conditions, notifies of arrival, directs loading when necessary.
• Hooks up and unhooks trailers to tractor by grasping and rotating from shoulder to set/disengage pin lock; checks oil, air, water, and washer fluid, adding as needed; scales axle weights before each trip; installs tire chains as needed.
• Maintains all licenses, certifications, and testing in good standing and complies with Costco and government regulations, reporting, policies, and procedures; documents accidents, notifies Police and Costco Fleet management, and photographs accident scenes.
• Assists in other departments of the depot, as necessary.
• Assists with loading and unloading trailers at delivery and pick-up, as necessary.

Requirements

• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
• Clean driving record and ability to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) physical standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as hooking/unhooking trailers.
• Proficiency with radio communication and basic vehicle maintenance checks.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, to meet business needs.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, and employee assistance.
• Health care reimbursement account.
• Dependent care assistance plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Stock purchase plan for eligible employees.