Dispatch-Utility Driver

The Seattle Times; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Vacation time

Sick time

Paid holidays

Transit benefits

Seattle Times subscription

Wellness program

Fertility coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

The Seattle Times is seeking a reliable Dispatch-Utility Driver to support our Operations team in Washington. You will transport completed products, mail, packages, and interoffice materials between Seattle locations and regional post offices, with driving duties split between a box truck and courier vehicle.

Strong reliability and communication are essential. Responsibilities include coordinating pickups, maintaining logs, and ensuring vehicles are fueled, cleaned, and maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license (Class D).
• Experience driving a box truck is required.
• Clean driving record for the past three years with driving abstract available.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver completed products to various locations, mail, packages, and other materials between company locations.
• Collect and distribute interoffice mail and materials between locations daily.
• Pick up mail and verify postage at designated post offices and deliver to post offices as required.
• Retrieve employee paychecks from Seattle office and deliver to Kent Printing Facility biweekly.
• Monitor email for delivery requests and complete them in a timely manner.
• Stage the box truck and load/unload deliveries using pallet jack and lift gate.
• Maintain delivery logs and report maintenance needs for vehicles.

Skills

Box truck driving

Delivery coordination

Communication

Recordkeeping

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Lift gate

Job description

The Seattle Times, a Pulitzer Prize-winning news organization, is looking for a reliable Dispatch-Utility Driver to join our Operations team!

The Dispatch-Utility Driver is responsible for the timely and accurate transportation of completed products to various locations, mail, packages, supplies, and interoffice materials between company locations and regional post offices. This role supports daily operations by coordinating pickups and deliveries, maintaining delivery logs, and ensuring company vehicles are properly maintained. The position requires strong reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.

This position requires extended periods of vehicle operation, including driving a box truck approximately 60% of the time and a company courier vehicle approximately 40% of the time.

Responsibilities:

• Pick up and deliver completed products to various locations, mail, packages, and other materials between company locations as needed, including the Seattle office (Denny), Kent Printing Facility (Rotary Offset Press), Kent Warehouse, and Lynnwood office.
• Collect and distribute interoffice mail and materials between locations on a daily basis.
• Pick up mail and verify postage at designated post offices; deliver to additional post office locations as required.
• Retrieve employee paychecks from the Seattle office (Denny) on a biweekly basis and deliver them to the Kent Printing Facility.
• Monitor email throughout the day for additional delivery or pickup requests and complete them in a timely manner.
• Stage the box truck at the loading dock and safely load and unload deliveries using a pallet jack and lift gate as needed.
• Pick up supplies from the post office for both the Seattle office and Kent Printing Facility as needed.
• Maintain a daily log of delivery stops and miles traveled for both the box truck and other company vehicles.
• Ensure company vehicles are properly fueled, cleaned, and maintained; monitor and report any maintenance needs.
• Purchase vehicle-related items as necessary and submit credit card receipts through the appropriate system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule and Delivery Routes:

Regular deliveries may include the following locations and routes:

• Seattle office (Denny)
• Kent Printing Facility (Rotary Offset Press)
• Yakima, WA (Yakima Herald-Republic)
• Kent warehouse
• Lynnwood office
• Regional post offices including Tukwila, Tacoma, and Lynnwood-Perrinville, and additional locations as needed

Some routes require early start times:

• Battleground route – once per week (approx. 10:00a.m. scheduled delivery)
• Shilshole/Ballard route – once per month (approx. 9:00a.m. scheduled delivery)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid Washington State driver’s license (Class D) is required.
• Experience driving a box truck is required.
• Clean driving record for the past three years with no at-fault accidents; ability and willingness to provide a driving abstract.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and external vendors.
• Ability to safely use loading equipment such as pallet jacks and lift gates.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, and use hands and arms for the purpose of lifting, stacking, sorting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift up to 20lbs frequently, 50lbs occasionally, and up to 100lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to see up close, at a distance, have strong peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $21.30 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Optional life and AD&D insurance and long-term care insurance
• 401(k) plan and an employer contribution to a pension plan administered by the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust
• 10 days of annual vacation accrual, increasing with tenure up to 20 days
• 10 days of annual sick time accrual; unused sick pay accrues to an extended illness bank
• 9 paid holidays
• Subsidized transit cards and parking costs
• Complimentary Seattle Times subscription
• Wellness program
• Fertility coverage (with lifetime limits) for eligible employees
• Parental leave options

Please Note:

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment assessments including a criminal background check, a drug screen for controlled substances (excluding cannabis), and a motor vehicle report once an offer has been made. You must be able to provide proof of a valid driver’s license prior to hire. Finally, please note that this is a union-represented position.

Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. We serve the Pacific Northwest with thoughtful, independent journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, we combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media... with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work that matters.

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