Flatbed Driver

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

Powered by JazzHR

s2Vuqn4AX5