Truck Driver (Class A CDL) - Portland, OR

Description MISSION To safely facilitate the delivery and pickup of customer tires for transportation to/from Purcell Tire retread plants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Home EVERY weekend Inspect truck before and after trips in accordance with DOT pre-trip inspection requirements Fasten chain or binders to secure load on trailer during transit Load and unload or assist in loading and unloading trailer Verify load is safely secure Drive tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and delivery products, usually over long distances Drive truck to weigh stations before and after loading and along route to document weight and to conform to state regulations Maintain driver log according to DOT and FMCSA regulations Operate hydraulic crane to assist with the placement of tires in/out of trailer Roll or stack tires in trailer for optimum carrying capacity and weight distribution Operate vehicle in a safe manner Abide by all DOT, FMCSA, and state laws, rules, and regulations Follow direction given by transportation supervisor, dispatcher, and/or VP-Manufacturing Protect company assets Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management Requirements REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Minimum Class A CDL Driving Experience: 1 Year Driver’s License Required: Class A Other Job-Specific Licenses or Certifications Required: DOT medical certificate REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA’s) Job-Specific KSA’s: Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety on the road. Tools & Technology KSA’s: Truck & Trailer – The ability to safely drive a truck and trailer including maneuvering turns, stopping the vehicle, driving on the highway, driving in communities, and backing the truck and trailer to a dock.