Tractor Trailer Operator, Career Job with Benefits

Overview: We are seeking a skilled Tractor Operator to join our team. As a Tractor Operator. CDL REQUIRED: Applicants must have a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). If applicants have an intrastate CDL, they must self-certify to their state that they operate or expect to operate in excepted interstate commerce, as required by 49 CFR part 383.71(b)(1)(ii). Each state has its own procedure for completing the self-certification process, so applicants should seek assistance from their Department of Motor Vehicles or their state’s equivalent, if they are unaware of how to do so. Applicants must have a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger vehicles and one year of full-time unsupervised experience (or equivalent) driving a 7-ton or larger truck, tractor-trailer, or a 16-passenger or larger bus. The driving must have taken place in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide. Further, applicants must inform the Postal Service of all previous employment as the driver of a commercial vehicle for the past 10 years and complete a Driving Notification and Compliance Certificate. Applicants must be drug-free, which requires o A pre-employment drug screen and o Information from previous employers on the positive alcohol or drug tests and refusal to be tested within the prior two years: this information is retrieved from the FMCSA Clearinghouse and requires applicant consent. If you are registered for the Clearinghouse, the consent request notification will be sent via the method you selected as your preferred contact method, either email or U.S. Mail. If you have not yet registered for the Clearinghouse, the consent request notification will be sent as a letter via U.S. Mail to the address of record associated with your commercial driver’s license (CDL). As the completion of the pre-employment screenings is a time sensitive process, you should select the most expeditious means of contact, ensuring all communications are received timely. Responsibilities: - Operate tractors and other heavy equipment to transport goods and materials - Load and unload freight using appropriate equipment, such as forklifts - Perform routine maintenance on tractors and equipment to ensure proper functioning - Conduct pre-trip inspections to identify any mechanical issues or safety concerns - Follow all safety protocols and regulations while operating equipment - Communicate with dispatchers to receive instructions and update on job progress - Complete required paperwork, such as delivery logs and inspection reports - Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving on public roads. TTO positions require a Class A Commercial Drivers’ License Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Operates a tractor-trailer in conformity with time schedules and in accordance with instructions regarding the route assigned; or operates a tractor-trailer in unscheduled service directed move by move by telephone, two-way radio or through designated supervisors. 2. Picks up and delivers bulk quantities of mail at postal installations, mailing concerns, railroad mail facilities and airports. 3. Ascertains the condition of the tractor-trailer prior to leaving and in returning to garage; reports all accidents, mechanical defects noted, and mechanical failures in the course of the trip. 4. Makes decisions respecting changes in route in emergency; makes emergency decisions respecting loading mail or leaving it for later trip. 5. In addition, may prepare daily trip reports; make minor repairs or adjustments to vehicle in emergencies; load and unload mail; perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor. Requirements: Applicants must have two-years of general driving experience with at least one-year full time, or equivalent, of driving 7-ton trucks or buses of 16 passengers or over. A minimum of six months of the required total driving experience must be in a tractor-trailer. Note: The required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification. The applicants' record of experience and training must show the ability to perform the duties of the position. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants for these positions must complete an Assessment Questionnaire. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS: \ At the time of appointment, applicants must have a valid commercial driver's license that meets the standards imposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s regulations with air brakes certification for the types of vehicles used on the job; applicants must also demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. Applicants selected under this qualification standard must successfully complete the required Vehicle Familiarization and Safe Operation training, including demonstration of the ability to safely drive a vehicle of the type used on the job. Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further information can be found at www.usps.com. SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $31.47 per hour Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver

Trucking home time:

• Home daily

Trucking route:

• Local
• OTR

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road