Tractor Trailer Driver

AMBYTH SHIPPING & SEAFIX•Tamuning, GU

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tractor Trailer Driver operates tractor-trailers and other vehicles to transport foreign and domestic containers and cargo. Under the general supervision of the Trucking Lead and Logistics Manager, the driver transports goods between the Port Authority of Guam, customer locations, and the warehouse as assigned by the Dispatcher and/or Manager. The role also operates a boom truck to load and offload cargo and may use delivery vans, box trucks, low boys, and other equipment. The driver performs vehicle inspections, follows road-safety practices and applicable transportation regulations, maintains vehicles and equipment, secures loads, and assists with loading and unloading containers. The position also involves completing and handling shipping and delivery documents, clearing shipping documents through Customs & Quarantine and the Port Authority of Guam, and reporting equipment issues or service concerns. The driver helps maintain the cleanliness, security, and upkeep of the warehouse, machinery, and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or 6 months to 1 year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Understand DOT rules and regulations governing maintenance of assigned equipment.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, shipping documents, and procedure manuals.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Valid Guam Driver’s License compliant with the REAL ID Act, chauffeur’s license, and Commercial Driver’s License with A, B, and C endorsements.
Medical Examiner’s Certificate compliant with U.S. DOT regulation 49 CFR Part 391.41–49.
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and/or Defense Biometric DBIDS Credential within the stated employment period; the posting specifies “within sixty (30) days.”
Understand and follow Guam Motor Vehicle Laws and Title 16 of the Guam Code Annotated.
Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations, including safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
Ability to drive for long periods.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Functional reading, writing, and math skills.
Ability to maintain working relations with staff and the public, maintain confidentiality of work material, and work independently in the absence of supervision.
Ability to perform physical activities requiring considerable use of arms, legs, and full-body movement, including frequent climbing on and off a tractor and trailer, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Responsibilities

Operate tractor-trailers, low boys, boom trucks, cargo vans, box trucks, and other assigned equipment to transport containers and cargo.
Follow road safety practices and applicable Guam motor vehicle and transportation regulations.
Check gauges and visual indicators, and inspect vehicles before trips and after completing duties.
Report equipment problems to the Logistics Manager, Trucking Lead, and Mechanic Supervisor.
Perform minor repairs or adjustments, including fixing punctures, checking fluid levels, and fueling.
Immediately report exceptions, complaints, and claims to the Logistics Manager, Trucking Lead, and/or Dispatcher.
Prepare and complete Invoice Container Receipt Tickets (ICRT) for delivered containers and verify loads against shipping papers.
Collect Container Delivery Receipts (CDR) and Container Receive Receipts (CRR) from the Port Authority of Guam and submit them to the Customer Service Representative.
Clear shipping documents through Customs & Quarantine and the Port Authority of Guam.
Assist with the cleanliness, security, and maintenance of the warehouse, machinery, and equipment.
Keep assigned vehicles clean and in operating condition.
Assist with loading and unloading inbound and outbound containers.
Provide service in accordance with company policy.
Secure loads on trailers with chains, binders, or straps.
Drive through weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weight and comply with Guam Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Public Works (DPW) regulations.
Determine effective and efficient delivery routes.
Maintain working relations with staff and the public, handle work material confidentially, and work independently when supervision is absent.
Perform other related duties as required by the Manager Business Development and Special Projects and/or Dispatcher.