CDL A Driver - Delivery Specialist - Portland OR

<h1><b>Overview</b></h1><p></p><h2><b>Who we are</b></h2><p></p><p>Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><i>To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.   </i></p><p></p><p><b>Who we are</b></p><p></p><p>Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.</p><p></p><p><b>Who we’re looking for</b></p><p></p><p>Toyota’s Logistics Service’s Toyota Transport in Portland, Oregon are looking for highly motivated and qualified Delivery Specialists.  </p><p></p><p>Reporting to the Toyota Transport Supervisor, the Delivery Specialist is responsible for the safe load, delivery and unloading of Toyota and Lexus vehicles to selected dealerships, rental car locations and special events. </p><p></p><p><b><span>What you’ll be doing</span></b></p><p></p><p>As a Toyota Transport Delivery Specialist, you will be responsible for loading, securing, and delivering finished Toyota and Lexus vehicles to our partner dealers or special events. You will adhere to Toyota Transport's standard operating procedures to ensure safe loading practices and maintain the vehicles in damage-free condition. Typically, you will deliver two to three loads each day, working around 10 to 11 hours. Weekend work, particularly on Saturdays, is often required to support our customers and dealers. As a Delivery Specialist, you are expected to comply with all relevant DOT laws and regulations.</p><p></p><p><b>What you bring</b></p><ul><li>This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position</li><li>Valid class A commercial driver's license</li><li>2 years of verifiable commercial driving experience</li><li>Experience driving a tractor/trailer</li><li>The willingness and ability to work out of the Portland, Oregon location</li><li>Willingness and ability to work in environmental conditions that include moderate to loud noise; exposure to vehicle; extreme hot/cold temperatures; all weather conditions, including, but not limited to, precipitation and wind; bright sunlight and nighttime working conditions.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>What we’ll bring</b></p><p></p><p>During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:</p><ul><li>Starting hourly rate: $29.18 plus $5.30 per vehicle loaded, $4.00 per vehicle unloaded; the average driver has the potential to make <span>$120K - $145K per year</span></li><li>AM shift 2:00 AM to 1:00 PM or the PM shift 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM</li><li>Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement</li><li>Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount</li><li>Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)</li><li>Excellent health care & wellness plans for your entire family</li><li>401K with company match</li><li>13 Paid holidays, 5 sick days, 3 personal and 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year</li><li>Work environment built on teamwork and respect</li><li>The advantage of working for a Fortune 500 company</li><li><span>Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)</span></li></ul><p></p><p>*Relocation assistance is not applicable / eligible for this role</p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Belonging at Toyota</span></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.

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