Truck Driver, CDL Class A

About the Role

Drive commercial truck within Washington State to make daily deliveries for metal products manufacturing distributor. Will be assigned to the Kent, Bremerton, Port Angeles and Seattle area routes.

Requirements to Be Considered for Position

• Application must be filled out completely by the Applicant.
• Meet all of the Required Essential Job Skills/Experience.
• Work overtime when required.
• Willing to comply with company rules and policies.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen.

Required Essential Job Skills/Experience

• Must have valid Washington CDL for class A vehicles.
• 1-3 years experience driving class A vehicles. Will consider evaluating individuals who have recently graduated from trucking school and education as part of experience requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have no more than one commercial driver's license.
• Must not have any disqualifying convictions on driving record in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Must not have any preventable commercial vehicle accidents in the last 3 years.
• Experience tying loads down with straps.
• Experience using flatbed trailers.
• Experience tarping load for weather.

Required Essential Job Functions/Duties

• Make local deliveries of metal goods according to routing schedule.
• Pick up metal from customers and other company locations within Washington State.
• Complete vehicle inspection report daily prior to leaving on route.
• Strap down loads on flatbed trailer to assure safe delivery and compliance with DOT regulations.
• Drive in a safe and courteous manner.
• Other duties as needed.

Desirable Job Skills/Experience

• Familiar with Seattle metropolitan areas.

Job Accommodations

Considered on an individual basis.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Life insurance and short term disability insurance.
• 401(k).

Physical Requirements

This position requires the following in an 8-hour work day:

• Standing: 1 hour up to 7 hours total
• Walking: 1 hour up to 7 hours total
• Sitting: 5-10 minutes at one time, 1 hour total

Movement of objects and strength required:

• Up to 5 lbs.: Continuously (67-100%) lifting and carrying
• 6-10 lbs.: Frequently (34-66%) lifting and carrying
• 11-20 lbs.: Frequently (34-66%) lifting and carrying
• 21-25 lbs.: Frequently (34-66%) lifting and carrying
• 26-50 lbs.: Frequently (34-66%) lifting and carrying
• 51-100 lbs.: Occasionally (1-33%) lifting and carrying

Required repetitive use of hands: Simply Grasping (YES), Fine Manipulating (YES), Pushing & Pulling (YES)

Repetitive Actions/Movements Involving the Feet: Right Foot (YES), Both (YES), Left Foot (YES)

Worker Positions Required:

• Climbing: Occasionally (1-33%)
• Stooping: Frequently (34-66%)
• Balancing: Occasionally (1-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (1-33%)
• Bending: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (1-33%)
• Reaching (above shoulder level): Occasionally (1-33%)
• Crawling: Occasionally (1-33%)

Sensory Requirements: Talking and/or Hearing (YES), Seeing: Acuity (YES), Depth Perception (YES), Field of Vision (YES), Accommodation (YES), Color Vision (NO)

Environmental Conditions

• Physical Surroundings: Both inside and outside (equal amounts)
• Temperature: Variations sufficient to cause bodily reactions
• Wet: Contact with water and/or other liquids
• Noise: Sufficient to require hearing protection
• Hazards: Risk of bodily injury present
• Dust: Small particulates that may cause occupational disease