Truck Driver (Class A CDL) - Portland, OR

Job description

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