Independent Owner Operators

Skagit Transportation; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Skagit Transportation, Inc. in Mount Vernon, WA seeks an experienced tractor-trailer driver to transport and deliver products safely and on schedule. You will inspect and load vehicles, select routes, log shipments, and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and timely communication with shippers and receivers, with opportunities to contribute to team results in a busy regional operation.

Responsibilities

• Determines condition of vehicle by inspecting vehicle before and after use; logging inspection; reporting requirements.
• Ensures correct loading of vehicle by loading product or material; directing material handlers.
• Delivers product or material to destination by identifying destination; selecting route; driving the vehicle.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment supplies; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains safe vehicle and conditions and protects load by complying with organization policies and procedures and highway rules and regulations.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains records by completing driver log; obtaining shipper and receiver authorizations; filing documents.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills

Energy Level

Deadline-Oriented

Dependability

Persistence

Time Management

Customer Focus

Safety Management

Equipment Maintenance

Scheduling

Map Reading

Reporting Skills

Job description

Job Purpose

Transports and delivers product or material by operating a tractor/trailer truck.

Duties

• Determines condition of vehicle by inspecting vehicle before and after use; logging inspection; reporting requirements.
• Ensures correct loading of vehicle by loading product or material; directing material handlers.
• Delivers product or material to destination by identifying destination; selecting route; driving the vehicle.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment supplies; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains safe vehicle and conditions and protects load by complying with organization policies and procedures and highway rules and regulations.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains records by completing driver log; obtaining shipper and receiver authorizations; filing documents.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications

Energy Level, Deadline-Oriented, Dependability, Persistence, Time Management, Customer Focus, Safety Management, Equipment Maintenance, Scheduling, Map Reading, Reporting Skills