Class A CDL Truck Driver

Job Details<br><br><strong>Description<br><br></strong><strong>About the Position:<br><br></strong><ul><li>We have an opportunity in our Tukwila, Washington location for a safety and customer focused Class A CDL Truck Driver who will be responsible for preparing equipment, loading it and returning it from customer sites to our rental yards.</li><li>Our drivers will provide training and/or instructional direction on the safe use of the equipment.</li><li>It is a physically demanding job, requires attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.</li><li>You must be willing to communicate and cooperate with customers, respond to their questions, and safely operate delivery vehicle in compliance with company and DOT Guidelines, Rules and Regulations.</li><li>Previous experience in heavy equipment delivery is preferred and in the rental industry is desired.</li><li>Experience using commercial vehicles is essential in order to identify the need for repairs and/or maintenance and ensuring the maintenance or repairs are accomplished with a minimum of disruption to the operation.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications & Experience Needed<br><br></strong><ul><li>A CDL- Class A is required.</li><li>Air brake endorsement is required.</li><li>Experience driving a manual truck.</li><li>This job requires at least two years driving experience or have completed a course of instruction from a Truck Driver training school that operates equipment similar to a CDL Truck Driver.</li><li>You must be dependable, responsible, and committed to the safe operation of your vehicle and to the safe and timely pickup and delivery of equipment.</li><li>You will have real opportunities to advance your career at our company and the Truck Driver position is a great start.</li><li>No preventable accidents, license suspensions, alcohol related violations or other moving violations in the past 3 years.</li><li>A High School or G.E.D. is required.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Employee Benefits<br><br></strong>We offer a competitive benefits package that includes an hourly wage from $33.05 to $40.35 per hour.<br><br><ul><li>Retirement: 401k w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing</li><li>Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave</li><li>Health Insurance: Premera Blue Cross Medical w/Telehealth & Dental</li><li>Vision Insurance: VSP Vision Insurance</li><li>Insurance: Company Paid Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance</li><li>Guidance Resources: Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Rewards: Quarterly Employee Recognition Cash Program</li><li>Discounts: CAT Products, Rental/Sales Discounts</li><li>Financial Access: Credit Union Membership is available</li><li> Growth/Stability: Career Growth Opportunities within a 4th Generation Family owned Company for over 96 years</li><li>Tenure: Seniority Bonus, starting at 5+ years</li><li>Talent Referral Program: Employee Referral Bonus<br><br></li></ul>To apply for this unique position, please go to our web site at www.ncmachinery.com<br><br><strong>Harnish Group Inc.</strong> is the Caterpillar Dealer in Central and Western Washington, Central and Eastern Montana, Northwestern Wyoming, Northwestern North Dakota and the state of Alaska. Our Member Companies are N C Machinery, N C The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems, Tractor & Equipment Co., T & E The Cat Rental Store, T&E Power Systems, SITECH Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar and other manufacturers. A family owned and managed company since 1929 with over 1200 employees, our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.

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