Construction Truck Driver at Port of Seattle

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Driving, Dump Truck Operation, Safety Regulations, Equipment Inspection, Paperwork Maintenance, Heavy Truck Driving, Class A CDL, DOT Medical Card, Construction Equipment Operation, Team Collaboration, Equity Commitment, Manual Transmission, Load Management, Physical Fitness, Communication Skills, Time Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

As a Construction Truck Driver, you will move equipment from work site to work site, pickup and deliver materials when dispatched to do so and operate a Dump Truck and trailer for Marine Maintenance and Port Construction Services. This position is a support role for multiple work groups within the Maritime and Corporate Divisions. You will safely and efficiently operate Class 8 Equipment equipped with 10 Speed Manual Transmissions. You will drive heavy trucks including multi axle trucks, Dump Trucks with 10 Speed Manual Transmissions and truck-trailer combinations. You will ensure safety regulations are observed during the loading, transporting, and unloading of materials. You will perform thorough safety inspection of tractors and trailers prior to operating equipment You will maintain accurate paperwork and related records. You will drive heavy dump trucks (more than 10,000 GVW and up to 105,000 GVW) with pup, tilt, or low boy trailers hauling equipment or material to construction sites or other Port properties. You will complete timecard to document work performed during a shift. You will send and respond to electronic mails, as needed. You will attend periodic meetings during which training is provided and important safety issues are discussed. You will assist other crafts as requested. Experienced – You have five (5) years of Commercial Driving Experience, three (3) years of which should be in a Construction setting driving equipment such as Dump Trucks, Tractor / Equipment Trailers, or Hooklift Trucks. You possess a Washington State Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Doubles Endorsement and Air Brake restrictions removed. Also, you possess a current DOT Medical Card and can retain the card for the duration of employment. Educated – You possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Desired – We hope you have ten (10) years of commercial vehicle experience operating some combination of Commercial Dump Trucks, Tractors, On-Highway Hauling, Class 8 Delivery Driving or Refuse Driving. Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees. Truck Driving Expertise – You are knowledgeable of City, State and Federal commercial driving regulations and how to safely operate and load a trailer. You have a basic understanding of to operate Genie Lifts, Backhoes, Excavators, Bobcats, Rollers, large forklifts, vehicles and other like construction equipment so that it can be loaded onto a trailer. Safety Conscious – You are aware of how to enter public roadways, load trailers, inspect vehicles and equipment, and maintain logs. You can lift up to 70 lbs. infrequently 40 lbs. more regularly in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

The Construction Truck Driver will move equipment and deliver materials to various work sites while operating heavy trucks. Safety regulations must be observed during all operations, and thorough inspections of vehicles are required before use.