Local Driver

Lynden Transport is looking for a local driver who operates a tractor‑trailer combination or straight truck to transport cargo freight. The driver may pick‑up, load, unload, and deliver cargo freight.

• Drive the vehicle to specified destinations in accordance with company procedures and government regulations.
• Apply knowledge of commercial driving and maneuver the vehicle at varying speeds and in difficult situations such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, or tight loading/unloading dock areas.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with the dispatcher to receive pick‑up or delivery instructions.
• Load and unload the trailer, individually or with assistance of dock workers, using freight‑handling equipment or by hand as needed.
• Secure the load using cargo straps, tarps, ropes, chains, lumber and other tools.
• Perform lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying of freight.
• Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor or converter dollies.
• Inspect the tractor or truck for defects before, during, and after trips; submit reports indicating truck or tractor condition.
• Note condition of equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water; install and remove tire chains as required.
• Ensure all shipping documents (manifest, bills of lading, delivery receipts, hazardous material placarding, etc.) are available and complete.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations for safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Maintain required records, including driver logs, vehicle inspections, and other reports.
• Report safety hazards, accidents, or injury immediately to the on‑duty supervisor.
• Maintain dependable and consistent attendance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age with a good driving record.
• Must have a current, valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class
  
  A) with hazardous materials endorsement; a doubles endorsement may be required.

Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Read and interpret documents such as hazardous materials shipping regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the general public.
• Apply common‑sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Conduct telephone communication.

• Apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Current, valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class
  
  A) with hazardous materials endorsement.
• May be required to obtain a doubles endorsement.

• Ability to work with others.
• Willing to work in the warehouse and yard with minimal driving time to start.

• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Reach overhead; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls for extended periods.
• Sto op, kneel, crawl, crouch, or crawl to examine equipment and cargo.
• Install and remove 60‑pound tire chains as required by weather conditions.
• Push or pull freight up to 4,000 pounds with a pallet jack.
• Reposition (push or pull) a 3,500‑pound dolly on uneven surfaces while hooking a set of trailers.

The employee regularly works outdoors in varying weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and moderate noise levels.