Class A CDL Driver ($5,000 Signing Bonus)

Tidewater Barge Lines; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

40-hour weekly guarantee

Competitive wages

Company training

401(k) with company match

Union pension

Job summary

Tidewater Barge Lines is seeking a Class A CDL Operator to join our Kent, WA team. You will transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials, operate diverse equipment, and ensure safe, on-time deliveries across the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, communicating with customers, and adhering to safety regulations. Wages vary by experience, with a signing bonus and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• A valid Class A driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Ability to obtain hazmat and tanker endorsements.
• Flexible schedule with up to 14 hour days, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel to out-of-town job sites as required.
• Meeets DOT medical clearance and respirator requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely loading and unloading equipment and materials.
• Operating tractor-trailer combinations, roll-off trucks, street sweepers, and vacuum trucks.
• Ensuring safe, timely transportation and delivery of products.
• Maintaining professional communication with employees and customers.
• Representing the company in a professional manner at all times.

Skills

CDL Class A

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Safety compliance

Clear communication

Tools

DOT regulations

Job description

Tidewater Barge Lines

Location: Operations - General (US)

Department: Tidewater Environmental Services

Number of openings: Operations - General (US)

THE JOB

Tidewater Environmental Services, Inc. is hiring a Class A CDL Operator to join our team in Kent, WA! In this role, you’ll support the Pacific Northwest’s industrial and marine communities by safely transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials to customer locations. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and operating a variety of specialized equipment, including tractor-trailer combinations, roll-off trucks (straight truck and trailer), street sweepers, and wet/dry vacuum trucks (tankers and guzzlers).

This position will:

• Maintain a teamwork mentality and work effectively with others.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with employees and customers via cell phone and face-to-face interactions.
• Represent the Company in a professional manner at all times.
• Safely load and unload equipment, materials, and vacuum hoses.
• Ensure the successful, safe, and timely transportation and delivery of products.
• Operate commercial vehicles and specialized equipment in compliance with all applicable safety regulations and company procedures.
• Follow safe work practices, maintain regular attendance, and participate in on-call assignments as required.

Why work for us?

• $5,000 signing bonus!
• Minimum 40-hour Weekly Guarantee
• Market- to Above-Market Wages
• Company-Paid Training
• Prevailing Wage Opportunities
• Small Teamwork Environment
• Well-Maintained Equipment and Newer Fleet

THE BENEFITS & PAY

• $5,000 signing bonus!
• Hiring Wages: $33.19 or $37.16/ hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
  • Up to an additional $3.25/ hour based on endorsements and on-the-job experience
  • Wage increase after 1040 hours worked if hired on at the entry level wage rate.
• Overtime paid for all weekend work and any work beyond eight hours per day/40 hours per week
• Full-family medical/dental/vision coverage with low premiums
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays
• 401(k) with 2% Company match, fully vested in match after one (1) year of employment
• Union Pension
• * This position is represented by the I.U.P.A.T District Council No.5; this is not a seniority-based position

THE CATCH

• A valid Class A driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Ability to obtain hazmat and tanker endorsements.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule with up to 14 hour days, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel to job sites that include out-of-town work as required.
• Must meet and maintain DOT medical clearance criteria and ability to wear a respirator (no facial hair).
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for job site location (i.e. earplugs, protective eyewear, goggles, life vest, face shield, crush-resistant footwear and hard hat).
• Obtain and maintain a valid TWIC Card in accordance with Department of Homeland Security and TSA guidelines within 15 days of hire date.
• All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, DOT drug screen, criminal background check, and driving record check.

THE COMPANY

Tidewater Environmental Services, Inc., headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, has expanded into Kent, Washington! We support the Pacific Northwest's industrial and marine communities by offering a range of services, including industrial cleaning, hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation, wet/dry vacuum services, tank cleaning, and ship cargo hold cleaning. We operate seven days a week, 24 hours per day, to serve our customers.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

The characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

Tidewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.