Local Driver

Lynden Incorporated - Fife, WA

Fife, WA

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

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. This position is considered safety sensitive.

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.
• 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 required to move the shipment are 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.
• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age with a good driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to work with others.
• Willingness to work in the warehouse and yard with minimal driving time to start.