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Tapani Trucking, Inc.
Side Dump Driver
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$43,294 / year median in Washington
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Since starting in 1983, Tapani has evolved from a single-person operation to a family-led legacy, maintaining a fun and friendly environment from the beginning. With a large team across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we now cover five diverse market sectors: Civil Site Development, Buildings, Environmental, Transportation, and Utility Infrastructure. The consistent dedication to our core values has helped us grow, creating more opportunities for our current team and the need for new teammates. Take a look what our current employees say about working for
Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick TimeCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) options with up to 4% employer matchSee the full list of benefitshere For this position, an individual must be physically able to perform assigned tasks, and be able to push, pull, lift, and carry 40 lbs. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
Tapani:
Tapani Careers Responsibilities The Side Dump Driver is responsible for loading and delivering legal loads of material to a destination in a safe and timely manner.Your main responsibilities are:
Driving/Operating Vehicle-Ability to drive a side dump truck and truck and pupTransportation and Delivery of materials-Transporting crushed rock, sand, and gravel to and from specified locationsAdministrative Tracking-Completing daily truck logsSafety-Willingness to observe all safety precautions while driving and delivering materialsUpholding the Purpose Document of Tapani Inc.-Your actions and behaviors support Strong Teams and Successful Projects Skills and Qualifications As a Side Dump Driver, you establish and continue to grow the following skills and qualifications: Knowledge of operating a side dump truck-Having a solid understanding of the vehicle and how it operates Communication Skills-Ability to effectively communicate verbally with coworkers Decision Making Skills-Ability to think quickly and adjust accordinglySome higher education or vocational training specializing in truck driving1-2 years of experience driving in the construction industryMust have Class A CDL certificationValid Medical Examiners CertificationAbility to work overtime, occasional evenings, and weekendsCompensation and Benefits Pay:
$25.91 - $38.86 per hour(based on qualifications and experience)Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiumsAdditional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick TimeCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) options with up to 4% employer matchSee the full list of benefitshere For this position, an individual must be physically able to perform assigned tasks, and be able to push, pull, lift, and carry 40 lbs. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Dental Insurance