Truck Driver (CDL Class A) - Seattle at Seattle

Job Description

Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Seattle

Primary Purpose This position is responsible for driving a truck to deliver product from the Distribution Center to the customers, in adherence with safe driving guidelines.

Major Responsibilities:

• Loads product onto truck at the Distribution Center and prepares for delivery. May be required to use power equipment, such as a forklift or pallet jack, to load the truck.
  
• Performs pre-trip inspection of vehicles, trailers, and cargo to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order, and to ensure that cargo is undamaged and all load-related documentation is complete and accurate.
  
• Delivers product from the Distribution Center to the customers location, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and roads in the area.
  
• Unloads product from truck to customers dock, inspecting cargo and completing required documentation.
  
• Performs all job responsibilities in adherence with established Company driving policies and procedures. Remains compliant with Company, state and federal testing and licensing requirements, submitting proof as requested.
  
• Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to vehicles as required per Company policies and procedures.
  
• Understands and demonstrates United Stationers Core Values.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Job Requirements

Skills/Knowledge Required

• CDL license required Class A.
• Ability to adhere to established safe driving guidelines.
• Ability to use equipment such as forklift and pallet jack to load trucks, and remain certified to operate all such equipment.
• Ability to perform all tasks in a safe manner, following all safety rules and guidelines.
• Hazmat training for hauling hazardous materials may be required.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum two year experience driving heavy box trucks or three years experience driving tractor trailers required.

Country: USA, State: Washington, City: Seattle, Company: United Stationers Inc.