Local Driver

About the role

Lynden Transport is looking for a local driver who drives tractor and trailer combination or straight truck to transport cargo freight. May pick-up, load, unload, and deliver cargo freight.

Responsibilities

• Drives vehicle to specified destination in accordance with company procedures and governmental regulations.
• Applies knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds and in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather or in tight loading/unloading dock areas.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with dispatcher to receive pick-up or delivery instructions.
• Loads and unloads trailer, either individually or with assistance of dock workers, with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment.
• Ensures that load is secure by using a variety of cargo straps, tarps, ropes, chains, lumber and other tools.
• May perform lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of freight.
• Hooks and unhooks trailers from tractor or from converter dollies.
• Inspects tractor or truck for defects before, during and after trips and submits reports indicating truck or tractor condition.
• Notes condition of various equipment items such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil and water.
• Installs and removes tire chains as required by weather conditions.
• Ensures that all shipping documents (manifest, bills of lading, delivery receipts, hazardous material placarding, etc.) required to move the shipment is available and complete.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures; and complies with all Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Maintains records as required, including drivers logs, vehicle inspections, and other reports.
• Reports any and all safety hazards.
• Reports accidents (vehicular and/or cargo) or on-the-job injury immediately to the on-duty supervisor.
• Dependable and consistent attendance required.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must have current, valid Commercial Drivers License (class A), with hazardous materials endorsement and may be required to obtain a doubles endorsement.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a good driving record.
• Must be willing to work in the warehouse and yard with minimal driving time to start.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as hazardous materials shipping regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the general public.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to conduct telephone communication.
• Ability to work with others.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to reach overhead.
• Must be able to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls for extended periods.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, or crawl to examine equipment and cargo.
• Must be able to install and remove 60 pound tire chains as required by weather conditions.
• Must be able to push or pull freight up to 4000 pounds with the use of a pallet jack.
• May be required to reposition (push or pull) a 3500 pound dolly on uneven surfaces while hooking a set of trailers.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.
• The employee also may work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with regular increases
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company matching retirement plans