Driver, Yard

Driver, Yard

US-WA-Tacoma

Job :

# of Openings: 1

Category: Warehousing

Estes Forwarding Worldwide, LLC

Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines’ extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network.

The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.

We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Job referral bonus program

The Driver, Yard is responsible for moving trucks and trailers in and out of dock doors for loading and unloading. This position will collaborate with the loaders and supervisors and be home daily.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Arrange trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns, following loading crew signals when necessary.
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality, safety, and security procedures.
• Promptly report all maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision.
• Will be required to operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including, but not limited to, operating manual transmission, chaining tires, etc., and must be skilled and qualified to drive in all types of terrain, routes, and environmental conditions.
• Must adhere to all FMCSA requirements of those holding a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Maintain records required with compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Comply with all requirements for safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials.
• Help keep the truck parking yard free of debris and trash.
• Ensure each unit is sealed and in proper safety order.
• Ensure security of equipment and cargo.
• May be required to use in-cab technology, including electronic logs and other items.
• Provide professional and courteous service to our customers and the general public.
• Will assist where needed based on business requirements:
  Dock work to include loading/unloading freight and customer site loading/unloading freight.
• Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The qualifications listed below represent the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A valid CDL and acceptable MVR are required if driving on public roads.
• If a CDL holder, must be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• Must be able to drive a tractor-trailer for a period of time that will conform to FMCSA requirements.
• Ability to operate a forklift (minimum 7,500 lb. vehicle).
• Must be capable of dropping/hooking and coupling trailers which involves cranking landing gear, pulling the 5th wheel pin which takes approximately 65 lbs. of pressure; and maneuvering a trailer dolly.
• Must be able to provide an acceptable MVR.
• Must be 25 years of age and have a minimum of two years consecutive driving experience.
• Must be familiar with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
• Must pass a road test.
• Ability…