Truck Driver, Level 1

Commercial Tire Inc•Kennewick, WA

About The Position

COMMERCIAL TIRE AN EMPLOYEE OWNED, AND OPERATED COMPANY IS LOOKING FOR A DEDICATED INDIVIDUAL FOR THE TRUCK DRIVER LEVEL 1 POSITION. THIS INDIVIDUAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING OF MATERIALS TO AND FROM SPECIFIED DESTINATIONS DRIVING SEMI-TRUCKS (INTERSTATE) WITH A CAPACITY OF FOUR TONS (+) AND MORE THAN SIX WHEELS. ASSISTS IN THE WAREHOUSE.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL & an excellent driving record (all required)
High school diploma (or equivalent)
Must be able to lift 75 LBS regularly
1 years commercial driving experience OR graduate of Technical Driving School (required)
Knowledge of commercial driving regs & area roads (required)
Regular attendance and punctuality is required and is an essential job function.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification within (30) days of job entry date.

Responsibilities

Provides customers with knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt service always, while being sensitive to their needs.
A team player committed to continuous improvement.
Adheres to and supports safe work practices and Commercial Tire’s safety guidelines and standards
Drives truck; loads and unloads truck
Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Prepares receipts for load(s) picked up.
Operates and maintains company vehicle to CT standards, including regular maintenance; cleanliness; fueling & tracking fuel receipts; insurance coverage, general upkeep, inspections, registration, etc. Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water. Performs emergency roadside work/repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains and spark plugs.
May position blocks and tie rope around items to secure cargo during transit.
If doing long-haul, will be on overnight trips
Receives inbound freight within warehouse, unloads freight on truck and checks off orders. Maintains high accuracy level in check-off procedures.
Reads work orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Loads trucks.
Uses computer software to assist with locating types of tires by manufacturer; transfers inventory to stores; closes out transfer requests and bills the appropriate location.
Assists with requests received from store personnel or outside customers, researches problem if necessary and responds in a timely fashion.
Operates forklift and other vehicles, if necessary.
Other duties as assigned.