What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Truck Driver position at Costco Wholesale Corporation?
Job Description
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Position Summary
Drives split-axle tractor/trailer to deliver goods from depot to warehouses and depots. Hauls empty trailers, trailers with pallets, and vendor loads back to depot. Drives hydraulic 5th wheel tractor in depot yard to move trailers. Maintains driving and equipment records. Provides a high level of member service.
Job Duties
- Drives split-axle tractor/trailer combination to deliver goods from depot to warehouses and other depots within a 100 air-mile radius as outlined in dispatch instructions. Hauls empty trailers, trailers with pallets, and vendor loads back to depot.
- Performs Driver’s Vehicle Inspection Report on assigned equipment prior to operation and updates throughout the day. Records mileage and time on Driver’s Log.
- Drives 5th wheel hydraulic tractor to move, stage, and position trailers in depot yard. Cuts lock seals for inbound trailers. Checks, logs temperatures on refrigerated trailers, logs trailers in yard. Reports on yard and dock view and receives direction from guard booth, shipping, receiving, pallet, and fleet.
- Communicates with co-workers, other drivers, and vendors by citizen’s band radio, 2-way radio, phone, and in person. Reports position, gets instructions, checks and reports on upcoming road conditions, notifies of arrival, directs loading when necessary.
- Hooks up and unhooks trailers to tractor by grasping and rotating from shoulder to set/disengage pin lock. Checks the oil, air, water, and washer fluid, adding as needed. Scales axle weights before each trip. Installs tire chains as needed.
- Maintains all licenses, certifications, and testing in good standing and complies with Costco and government regulations, reporting, policies, and procedures. Documents accidents, notifies Police and Costco Fleet management, and photographs accident scenes.
- Assists in other departments of the depot, as necessary.
- Assists with loading and unloading trailers at delivery and pick-up, as necessary.
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Job Description Posting Updated: July 2026 Job Code: 1532