CDL Truck Driver

East Wenatchee, WA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 30 - 35

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Website: Location: Project sites located throughout Eastern WA
Compensation: $30.00-35.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience nonexempt
Benefits: Employer sponsored Health Insurance Dental Life and AD&D 401(k) and Washington State Paid Sick Leave available for hired applicant.
Other: Pipkin Inc is a Federal Contractor. Our Employees are verified through E-Verify and subject to drug testing. Any offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening in accordance with Federal regulations which require employees will not be under-the-influence of any drug or alcohol substance. Background and credit checks may also be requested prior to compliance with the provisions of Executive Order 11246 as amended all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or veteran status.

Job Summary:
An established North Central Washington excavation and underground utilities contractor is recruiting highly qualified truck drivers to transport construction materials and equipment to and from jobsites throughout Eastern Washington. The position involves operating heavy construction trucks and trailers including dump trucks water trucks and tractor units (used to haul materials and equipment trailers).

Minimum Required Skills and Experience:

Minimum of 2 years truck driving experience in construction or similar industry.
Valid WA Class A commercial driver license.
Ability to safely operate heavy trucks and trailers up to a maximum of eleven (11) hours per day sixty (60) hours per week.
Clean motor vehicle report (MVR).
Current USDOT medical examiners certificate.
Ability to drive for long periods.
Hearing and speaking sufficient to answer the phone and communicate with employees and others.
Visual for reading and writing. Ability to see clearly at all distances day or night on roads and at construction sites.
Ability to safely walk and climb around trucks trailers and other construction equipment. Ability to walk across variable ground conditions and elevations.
Able to work in extreme weather hot and cold.
Physical strength to carry and lift 60 pounds regularly.
Ability to kneel crouch and bend.
Ability to comprehend technical manuals written in English.
Legible handwriting.
Reliable Transportation.
Excellent attendance and timeliness.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Safely operate heavy trucks (over 26000 lbs.) and large trailers (over 10000 lbs.).
Load and unload truck.
Perform basic maintenance including greasing checking fluid levels and tire pressures.
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting materials or heavy equipment.
Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status following applicable state and federal regulations.
Secure cargo for transport using ropes blocks chain binders or covers.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Perform required inspections and report any deficiencies to shop mechanics.
Excellent attendance and timeliness.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

Prefer candidates have tanker endorsement.
Exceptional record of safety.
Accurate record-keeping skills.
Basic mechanical operating and maintenance understanding of construction equipment. Ability to inspect for leaks damage abnormal wear and tear and other signs of needed repairs.
Preferred: HazMat certification.
Preferred: Ability to operate heavy equipment (e.g. loaders excavators) sufficient to safely load unload and transport machinery. Ability to operate loaders and other equipment sufficient to safely load trucks and trailers with various construction materials.

Work Hours:

Regular hours are typically day shift hours; Monday through Friday up to 60 hours per week depending on workload.
Overtime may be required during the busy season.
Occasional Saturday and/or Sunday work as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Experience:

Website: Location: Project sites located throughout Eastern WACompensation: $30.00-35.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience nonexemptBenefits: Employer sponsored Health Insurance Dental Life and AD&D 401(k) and Washington State Paid Sick Leave available for hired applicant.Other: P...

Minimum of 2 years truck driving experience in construction or similar industry.
Valid WA Class A commercial driver license.
Ability to safely operate heavy trucks and trailers up to a maximum of eleven (11) hours per day sixty (60) hours per week.
Clean motor vehicle report (MVR).
Current USDOT medical examiners certificate.
Ability to drive for long periods.
Hearing and speaking sufficient to answer the phone and communicate with employees and others.
Visual for reading and writing. Ability to see clearly at all distances day or night on roads and at construction sites.
Ability to safely walk and climb around trucks trailers and other construction equipment. Ability to walk across variable ground conditions and elevations.
Able to work in extreme weather hot and cold.
Physical strength to carry and lift 60 pounds regularly.
Ability to kneel crouch and bend.
Ability to comprehend technical manuals written in English.
Legible handwriting.
Reliable Transportation.
Excellent attendance and timeliness.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Safely operate heavy trucks (over 26000 lbs.) and large trailers (over 10000 lbs.).
Load and unload truck.
Perform basic maintenance including greasing checking fluid levels and tire pressures.
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting materials or heavy equipment.
Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status following applicable state and federal regulations.
Secure cargo for transport using ropes blocks chain binders or covers.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Perform required inspections and report any deficiencies to shop mechanics.
Excellent attendance and timeliness.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

Prefer candidates have tanker endorsement.
Exceptional record of safety.
Accurate record-keeping skills.
Basic mechanical operating and maintenance understanding of construction equipment. Ability to inspect for leaks damage abnormal wear and tear and other signs of needed repairs.
Preferred: HazMat certification.
Preferred: Ability to operate heavy equipment (e.g. loaders excavators) sufficient to safely load unload and transport machinery. Ability to operate loaders and other equipment sufficient to safely load trucks and trailers with various construction materials.

Work Hours:

Regular hours are typically day shift hours; Monday through Friday up to 60 hours per week depending on workload.
Overtime may be required during the busy season.
Occasional Saturday and/or Sunday work as assigned.

Required Experience: