Truck Driver - Heavy jobs in Everett, WA

Truck Driver - Heavy operates a large or heavy truck that transports cargo to and from specified locations on time and according to schedule. Operates vehicle safely and responsibly, adhering to all DOT and company safety regulations. Being a Truck Driver - Heavy conducts routine inspections prior to departure to ensure the vehicle is in optimal condition. Manages appropriate cargo documentation and provides necessary paperwork upon the delivery of goods. Additionally, Truck Driver - Heavy coordinates the loading and unloading of the truck, verifying cargo and ensuring items are properly stored and secured. Maintains contact with dispatcher to provide status updates, clarify special instructions, and notify about delays or issues during transport. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Class A. May require a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Typically reports to a supervisor. The Truck Driver - Heavy works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Truck Driver - Heavy typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Heavy Truck Driver
  • Snohomish County
  • Snohomish, WA FULL_TIME


  • Regular Positions and Eligibility Register
     
    Bring your CDL and join our Solid Waste team as a Heavy Truck Driver!

    If you’re a licensed CDL Driver looking to advance your career with a public agency, Snohomish County Solid Waste offers professional driving opportunities that allow you to do what you love every day and still be home every night. You will be responsible for safely transporting solid waste or recyclables and performing routine maintenance.

    Join Snohomish County Public Works Solid Waste and enjoy these perks:
    • Advancement opportunities for higher level positions
    • Security, stability, and a lifelong career
    • Regular 4-5 days per week schedule with overtime opportunities
    • Top of the line trucks. We invest in equipment and technology to keep you safe
    • FULL Benefits for you and your family
    • Paid Time Off 
    • Earn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension
    • No overnight travel is required
    • Make a contribution in shaping one of Washington’s fastest growing counties  
    • Join an award winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service 
    Requirements:
    • Class A CDL with medical card
    • Two years’ experience operating a tractor-trailer or truck-trailer combination.
    Apply today!  All correspondence to the applicant is by email.
    Qualified applicants will be required to pass a:
    • Written exam: Qualified applicants will be emailed instructions to take a written exam. 
    • Interview:  After passing the written exam you will be emailed instructions to schedule an in-person interview. 
    • Reference Check and Credential verification
    • Over the Road Drive Test: 4-hour drive 
    • Criminal Background Check
    • Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Screening. 
    We are creating a register to fill current and future Heavy Truck Driver positions.
     
    Benefits
    Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package. Our benefits include:

    • Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). 
    • Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plan with low deductibles. The county’s contribution to this benefit is significant.
    • Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
    • Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
    • Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
    • Other benefits include wellness, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long term disability, and more.
    • Deferred Compensation. If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
    • Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
    • Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.  
    • Flexible work schedules for some positions.
    • Professional training and development. 
    About Solid Waste
    The Solid Waste division oversees the disposal of garbage, hazardous materials, and recycling throughout Snohomish County. With three full-service facilities and an additional four neighborhood and special items facilities, the division is focused on: 
    • Reducing overall waste from Snohomish County
    • Promoting and emphasizing the reuse of items and recycling
    • Handling household hazardous waste
    • Providing garbage and recycling facilities for county residents
    • Transferring garbage to the landfill or partnering with private vendors to handle recycled items
     To learn more about the Solid Waste Division please visit: Solid Waste
       
    About Snohomish County Public Works
    Public Works is the largest department within Snohomish County government. The department maintains county roads, bridges, traffic and the general transportation system in unincorporated Snohomish County. In addition, the department oversees the disposal of solid waste.
     
    Snohomish County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. This growth presents opportunities and challenges for the Public Works department in maintaining and improving critical infrastructure such as roads and bridges, managing the solid waste and recycling needs of county residents.

    To learn more about Snohomish County Public Works, visit Snohomish County Public Works.
     
    Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment.

    Snohomish County the Future We Choose - video

    For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: SPW-Recruitment.
    BASIC FUNCTION
         Operates a tractor-trailer or a truck-trailer combination.

    STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 

    1. Drives a tractor-trailer or a truck-trailer combination to efficiently and safely transport solid waste or recyclables.
    2. Ensures positive engagement between the tractor or truck and the trailer; inspects rig before driving to ensure all equipment and accessories, including transport containers, are in good working condition and can be driven safely on roadway without endangering self or others.
    3. Safely and efficiently maneuvers truck/trailer in tight quarters around customers, other equipment, along retaining walls, and into top loading and compactor receiving tunnels/bays.
    4. Performs routine maintenance on assigned vehicle by checking fluid levels and lubricating equipment as necessary; maintains vehicle mileage, daily inspection reports, service records, and other paperwork, as required.
    5. Coordinates with Transfer Station Operators to efficiently and effectively schedule service where and when needed, including but not limited to ensuring an adequate number of empty containers are delivered and available at each site as needed.
    6. Communicates with supervisors and other division staff and is pro-active to identify and resolve operational related problems.
    STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
    1. May perform Laborer type duties when not engaged in operating as­signed equipment.
    2. May drive a tractor-tanker combination to haul leachate as assigned.
    3. May drive a truck with or without equipment trailer combination to haul heavy equipment and/or other materials, as assigned.
    4. Performs related duties to optimize recycling and support Solid Waste operations as require
         Two (2) years experience operating a tractor-trailer or truck-trailer combination; OR, any equivalent combination of train­ing and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abil­ities. Must pass job related tests.
     
    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 
    • A valid Class "A" CDL, with medical card
    • A valid First Aid/CPR card is required within six (6) months of employment
    • A Full Record of your Driving Abstract obtained through the Department of Licensing (www.dol.wa.gov) is required to apply
    • A pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
    • Register in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT) Clearinghouse 
    • Employee will also be placed on the County Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, per Executive Order 04-27B "Commercial Driver License Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy, Sec. 7.1"
    • Forty (40) hours of riding plus forty (40) hours of driving with a current driver trainer will be required
    • Successful completion of a driving test with a Solid Waste Operations Third Party Evaluator
    • Must attend the County's defensive driving course within six (6) months of employment; OR, an external heavy truck driver defensive driving course certificate
    • A tanker endorsement may be required
    KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 
    Knowledge of:
    • federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing the safe operation of a truck-trailer or tractor-trailer combination
    • the operation of trucks, truck-trailer and tractor-trailer combinations
    • routine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures relevant to trucks, truck-trailer and tractor-trailer combinations
    • safety rules and regulations, and potential hazards associated with the work
     Ability to: 
    • operate assigned vehicle in a professional, courteously, skillful and safe manner in all types of traffic and weather conditions
    • establish an maintain effective work relationships with co-workers and superiors
    • remain composed and professional in stressful situations
    • communicate with supervisors and other division staff and is pro-active to identify and resolve operational related problems
    • thoroughly inspect assigned vehicle, trailer, and containers prior to operation to ensure all equipment and accessories are in proper operating condition
    • perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on assigned vehicle
    • work cooperatively with other employees
    • read, understand, and enforce safety rules and regulations
    • learn First Aid/CPR methods and procedures
    • understand and follow oral and written directions
    • maintain accurate paperwork as required
    • maintain driving record within county standards
    • deal courteously and tactfully with general public
    SUPERVISION 
         Employees report to a Transfer Station Operator and/or Operations Supervisor, as assigned. The work is routine and recurring in nature and is performed under minimum supervision. Specific instructions are given for unusual or non-routine tasks. The employee is responsible for the safe operation of his or her assigned vehicle.
     
    WORKING CONDITIONS 
         The work is performed outdoors and employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary. The employee must be able to change work locations with little to no prior notice.
     

    Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
    Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
    EEO policy and ADA notice

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  • Snohomish, WA FULL_TIME
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CDL A Delivery Driver
  • The Judge Group
  • Everett, WA
  • ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL A Delivery Driver Trainee
  • The Judge Group
  • Everett, WA
  • ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Seasonal - Facility Maintenance Worker I (Parks & Fairgrounds)
  • Snohomish County, WA
  • Everett, WA
  • Salary: $24.75 - $30.06 Hourly Location : Monroe, WA Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 2024-SEAS-JAN Department: Dept of Co...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL A Delivery Driver Trainee
  • US Foods Holding Corp.
  • Everett, WA
  • ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Local Semi Driver - CDL Class A
  • GTS Interior Supply
  • Everett, WA
  • ** Local Semi Driver - CDL Class A** **Job Category****:** Operations **Requisition Number****:** DELIV05714 Showing 1 l...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Driver: Class A - Reporting Out of Everett $2500 Bonus
  • Cedar Grove Compost
  • Everett, WA
  • ** Position Description** **Driver: Class A - Reporting Out of Everett $2500 Bonus** Location **Everett** Job Code **737...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Manager - Aftermarket Parts
  • TruckPro
  • Everett, WA
  • Job Description TruckProin Everett, WA is looking for a Store Manager to lead the overall daily operations of the store ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Manager - Aftermarket Parts
  • TruckPro LLC
  • 316 Everett - Driveline NW, WA
  • TruckPro in Everett, WA is looking for a Store Manager to lead the overall daily operations of the store with the prime ...
  • 3/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

Everett is the county seat of and the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is located 25 miles (40 km) north of Seattle and is one of the main cities in the metropolitan area and Puget Sound region. Everett is the seventh-largest city in Washington state and had a total population of 103,019 at the 2010 census. The city is located at the mouth of the Snohomish River along Port Gardner Bay, an inlet of Possession Sound (itself part of Puget Sound). American settlement on the Everett peninsula began in the 1860s, with several sawmills built to serve the area's growing ...
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Income Estimation for Truck Driver - Heavy jobs
$52,925 to $67,643
Everett, Washington area prices
were up 2.9% from a year ago

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