Class A CDL Tractor-Trailer Driver — Growth & Benefits

Peterson Holding Company; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Machinery Co. in Ridgefield, WA, is seeking an experienced Tractor Trailer Driver to handle deliveries and retrieval of rental equipment with trucks up to 98,000 lbs GVWR.

The role emphasizes safe operation, DOT compliance, and excellent customer service, with duties including loading, securing, inspecting vehicles, and maintaining duty logs; on-call availability is required. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, completion of certified truck driver training, a Class A

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Operate, load, unload, secure, and transport rental equipment using delivery trucks and trailers.
• Follow delivery and pickup instructions from Dispatcher and/or Manager.
• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all company policies as well as Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier safety procedures, laws, policies and rules.
• Maintain an accurate Record of Duty Status log.
• Perform daily vehicle operational safety inspections in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Monitor, maintain, and inspect assigned delivery vehicles in accordance with manufacturer, company, and DOT guidelines.
• Ensure all required registrations, proof of insurance, permits, and inspection reports are current and valid.
• Deliver and retrieve equipment to and from customer sites.
• Inspect equipment for damage when picking up equipment from customers.
• Determine each customer's ability to use the equipment in a safe manner.
• Demonstrate use of rental equipment to customers.
• Track and maintain truck equipment inventory.
• Fuel, wash, maintain, and track usage hours of rental equipment as directed.
• Promote positive company image through professional conduct and truck appearance.
• Accurately relay customer concerns and feedback to the appropriate person.
• Complete all rental and related documents in an accurate and timely manner.
• Work on an "on call" 24/7 basis as required for emergency equipment deliveries.
• Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified truck driver training program

Job description

Peterson Machinery Co. in Ridgefield, WA, is seeking an experienced Tractor Trailer Driver to handle deliveries and retrieval of rental equipment with trucks up to 98,000 lbs GVWR.

The role emphasizes safe operation, DOT compliance, and excellent customer service, with duties including loading, securing, inspecting vehicles, and maintaining duty logs; on-call availability is required. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, completion of certified truck driver training, a Class A