Local Class A CDL Truck Driver / up to $34.41 per hour

Oak Harbor Freight Lines • Auburn, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Oak Harbor Freight Lines is hiring local Pick-Up & Delivery Drivers to operate equipment and move freight safely and efficiently within its regional network. Drivers make multiple deliveries to customers, provide a high level of customer service, and maintain required information using electronic devices. The role includes handling freight and related paperwork, recording shipment count or condition exceptions, and making decisions that maximize efficiency while meeting customer expectations. Drivers may work various shifts to accommodate business levels, travel to nearby terminals, chain as needed, and work in inclement weather. The position offers home-nightly work.

Requirements

• At least 21 years old.
• Class A CDL.
• At least one year of verifiable commercial driving experience with similar equipment.
• Valid DOT Medical Certification.
• Clean driving record.
• No DUI, reckless driving, or positive drug/alcohol screen in the last three years.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, dispatch, and managers.
• Basic English proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

• Hazmat, Tanker, and Double/Triples endorsements are preferred but not required; Doubles/Triples endorsement is required within 45 days of hiring.
• Doubles/triples and chaining experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to chain as needed and work in inclement weather preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and move freight safely and efficiently using equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, or hand truck.
• Note and record exceptions in shipment count or condition to minimize cargo claims.
• Make multiple customer deliveries and provide high levels of customer service within the Oak Harbor network.
• Maintain required information using electronic devices.
• Check the accuracy and completion of delivery receipts, bills of lading, and trailer manifests; count freight; and ensure accuracy of hazardous-material shipments and special loading and handling instructions.
• Make responsible decisions to maximize efficiency while maintaining customer expectations.
• Meet the company's reliability and dependability standards.
• Chain as needed and work in inclement weather.
• Work various shifts as needed to accommodate business levels.
• Travel to nearby terminals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options; employee pays up to 2% of gross income and employee and family pay up to 4% of gross income.
• 401(k) match of 100% on the first 5% contribution.
• Accrue 80 hours of PTO within the first 11 months.
• Holiday pay after 90 days.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Home nightly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed