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Skagit Transportation Inc.

GRANGER FEED CLASS A CDL 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

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Job Description

Job Description Job Purpose:
Transports and delivers product or material by operating a tractor/trailer truck.
Duties:
Determines condition of vehicle by inspecting vehicle before and after use; logging inspection; reporting requirements. Ensures correct loading of vehicle by loading product or material; directing material handlers. Delivers product or material to destination by identifying destination; selecting route; driving the vehicle. Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment supplies; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains safe vehicle and conditions and protects load by complying with organization policies and procedures and highway rules and regulations. Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Maintains records by completing driver log; obtaining shipper and receiver authorizations; filing documents. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Skills/Qualifications:
Energy Level, Deadline-Oriented, Dependability, Persistence, Time Management, Customer Focus, Safety Management, Equipment Maintenance, Scheduling, Map Reading, Reporting Skills