Driver - Class A - Tractor Trailer - Fife WA

Coastal Pacific Food Distributors•Fife, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Pacific Food Distributors is hiring a Tractor Trailer Driver for local and over-the-road delivery based in Fife, Washington. The work includes delivering to customers, dropping off and picking up containers at the port, and moving containers in the yard. The work week may include any of the seven days, and the role may require early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime. Shift times may be adjusted to meet customer needs. Runs are established using mileage and hourly rates. The driver operates tractor trailers with 40- to 45-foot containers and 48-foot loaded trailers, performs vehicle and equipment inspections, maintains required logs and paperwork, and may assist with unloading and delivery check-in. Unloading can involve repeated lifting of more than 50 pounds and operating a manual or electric pallet jack. The driver is expected to represent the company professionally, follow required reporting and check-in procedures while on the road or on call, and perform other business-related duties as directed by supervision. The starting pay is $33.50 per hour. The posting also lists monthly and safety bonuses, annual increases each January, and a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and profit-sharing contributions.

Requirements

Possess a current, valid Class A commercial driver's license.
Have at least two years of verifiable tractor trailer driving experience.
Have a driving record with no convictions for reckless driving or DUI and no negative points.
Be able to safely and legally operate a tractor with a loaded trailer.
Be able to climb up and down from the tractor cab and trailer.
Be able to open, close, and secure all types of trailer doors.
Be able to write legibly and perform simple math functions.
Be able to lift up to 60 pounds repeatedly.
Be able to bend, stoop, stand, walk, and reach frequently.
Complete the application on site thoroughly and submit a current driving record.

Responsibilities

Deliver products to customers, drop off and pick up containers at the port, and move containers in the yard.
Legally, safely, and efficiently operate a tractor trailer with 40- to 45-foot containers and 48-foot loaded trailers.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and record required information in the appropriate logs.
Leave tractors neat and clean after use.
Monitor and fuel refrigerated units on refrigerated trailers when used for deliveries.
Maintain required DOT logs and other company paperwork accurately.
Operate onboard computers used in delivery or truck operations accurately.
Assist with unloading and delivery check-in, including counting items and handling cases when restacking is necessary.
Safely operate a manual or electric pallet jack when unloading.
Maintain courtesy and professionalism with internal and external customers as a company representative.
Follow required reporting and check-in procedures while on the road or on call.
Perform or assist with other business-related duties as directed by supervision.