Lowboy Driver

Papé Group•Kent, WA

15d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Do you love being on the road? Do you enjoy providing a great experience for customers? Do you like it when each day has variety? If you answered yes to these questions, we want to hear from you! Pape’ Machinery, the premier heavy equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Class A Truck Driver to join their team in Kent, WA. At Pape’, we invest in your growth. From robust training programs to continuous support, we equip our team members with the tools to succeed. In return for your hard work, we offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a strong work-life balance designed to support you and your family. Make a difference. Grow your career. Join the Pape’ Team! In this role, you will be based out of our Kent store. You will be tasked with safe and timely delivery and pick-up of equipment in the greater Seattle area and beyond. Every day, you will load and unload equipment on the detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer, ensuring it is done following all safety procedures and legal protocols, conduct proper inspections of your truck and equipment, and prepare all required documentation accurately and timely. You will also be communicating with customers, vendors, and other Pape members throughout each day. On occasion, you will be expected to assist in yard duties, basic truck maintenance, and helping instruct customers on operation of delivered equipment. You can count on having a fast-paced day full of variety, travel, and interacting with customers.

Requirements

3 years’ heavy haul truck experience with detachable gooseneck lowboy is required
Class A driver’s license with a good driving record and a DOT medical certificate.
Experience with e-logs and/or log books, record keeping, permitting, state laws, and working with pilot vehicles.
Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
Must be able to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of equipment and product technology.
Ability to do some heavy lifting.
Ability to operate a forklift. (Training is available)
Must be able to maintain a good working relationship with all other departments
May require working overtime.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a technician is a plus!

Responsibilities

Safe and timely delivery and pick-up of equipment in the greater Seattle area and beyond
Load and unload equipment on the detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer, ensuring it is done following all safety procedures and legal protocols
Conduct proper inspections of your truck and equipment
Prepare all required documentation accurately and timely
Communicating with customers, vendors, and other Pape members throughout each day
Assist in yard duties
Basic truck maintenance
Helping instruct customers on operation of delivered equipment

Benefits

401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans)
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Online and Instructor-Led Training
Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs
Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and 7 paid holidays each year. Pape’ vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
Advancement – Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.
Stability and reputation — Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,000 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
Equipment – Pape’ has the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory.
Employee impact – Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
Training – You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.