Flatbed Driver

TILLAMOOK, OR
Full Time
Experienced
Job Title:  Flatbed Driver      
Reports to: Dispatch Team
Department:  Flatbed Division
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching, PTO
Wages: Up to $80,000 Annually



Position Overview: 
Drives with one or more trailers (18-wheel) on public streets or highways to transport materials. Maintains travel and vehicle maintenance logs. Dedicated lanes.  Home daily.  Company is located out of Tillamook, OR.  Employee could be from the Portland/Vancouver area.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Safely transport goods from shippers to receivers.
  • Maintain Hours of Service logs as required by FMCSA.
  • Trip plan and manage time to complete deliveries within HOS regulations.
  • Complete and maintain proper paperwork such as DVIRS and Bill of Ladings for billing and payroll purposes.
  • Operate Electronic Logbook
  • Maintain legal weights and measures.
  • Properly secure load to meet FMCSA guidelines.
  • Maintain inside of truck cab to meet company cleaning guidelines.
  • Wear all required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as requested by customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
  • Independent decision-making skills as well as the ability to work as a member of a team.
  • Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner and on time.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Communication skills with the ability to speak, read and write in English.
  • Must be able read maps/GPS to plan routes.
  • Critical thinking, conflict resolution, problem solving skills.
  • Planning and multitasking skills; mathematics; organizational skills
  • Have knowledge of Hours-of-Service Regulations set forth by FMCSA and Oregon Dept. of Transportation.
  • Ability to drive in adverse weather conditions.
  • To hook and unhook trailers.


Qualifications:
  • No education requirement
  • 2-4 years of experience as a truck driver
  • Class A CDL license, double/triple endorsements
  • Current medical certification


Physical Demands: 
  • Position may require sitting for long periods of time, as well as standing, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeing, climbing, walking, pulling etc.
  • Ability to regularly lift 5 pounds and occasionally lift up to 60 pounds.
  • Work requires continual mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness to monitor the production process and/or identify defects.   
  • Ability to physically install tire chains when required.
  • Ability to physically throw straps and tighten winches.

Work Environment:
  • Work is typically performed with exposure to dust, fumes, dirt, noise, heat, vibration, cold, water, chemicals and all-weather conditions.
  • Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
  • Work is outdoors; must be willing to work in all weather conditions.

Apply online: Zwald Transport Jobs
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