Truck Driver at Columbia Helicopters, Inc. in Aurora, Oregon

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle


• Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.


• Pick-up and safely transport equipment, tools, etc. to the intended destination


• Ensure contents are properly secured in a truck, flatbed to prevent damage/injury


• Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries


• Assist in mapping driving routes


• Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery


• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip


• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure


• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean


• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, check oil, tire pressure, minor repairs, etc.)


• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered


• Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times


• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs


• Track and report working hours


• Adhere to company rules and regulations


• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions


• Comply with ICC and DOT regulations


• Make safety a priority at all times

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE -

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred


• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL)w/Hazmat/Liquid Tanks/Combinations/ Air Brakes /Manual Transmission competency required


• 2+ years of proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred


• Clean driving record with no recent moving violations


• Must pass a background check and drug test


• Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles


• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented


• Physically and mentally fit


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time


• Comfortable with long-haul transport


• Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.


• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems


• Map reading and route planning experience


• An innate sense of direction


• Self-starter who works well independently


• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful


• High level of composure and good stress management

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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