What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Driver Class A - Manual Transmission position at Farwest Steel Corporation?
STABLE FULL-TIME WORK EXPECTED THROUGH THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR AND BEYOND!
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Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States.
As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees.
Position: CDL driver in the Seattle, WA area. Company truck will be based in Auburn, WA. This is a Full-Time Day shift position.
Purpose of the Position: Operate a semi-truck and trailer in a safe and professional manner. Deliver material to our customers with the highest level of courtesy and respect and be a front-line representative of Farwest.
Major Duties:
Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering material to customer locations on time and with a professional attitude. Develop a rapport with personnel at customer’s facilities to make more efficient use of your time as well as exchange information.
Accurately picking up backhauls and fabricated material by ensuring material is in good condition and correct. Share information that will help with deliveries and increase customer satisfaction.
Assist warehouse with loading and unloading when necessary to expedite processes and material accuracy.
Comply with federal requirements by maintaining equipment to ensure safe operation both on the road as well as off. Perform required equipment checks and see that all deficiencies are repaired and documented. Maintaining an accurate electronic logbook at all times, keeping a current CDL and DOT medical card.
Share information with sales staff that will help with improving customer service and on time deliveries
Qualifications:
- Current Class A CDL license for Manual Transmission to haul a trailer.
- Good driving record with tractor/trailer driving experience.
- Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English and understand written and oral instruction.
- Ability to make mathematical calculations.
- Ability to work alone as well as in a team environment with others in our company and treat customers with courtesy and tact.
- Dependable, ready to work on time daily.
CDL Driver applicants may submit a resume and will be required to complete a FMCSA-compliant application form prior to hire.
Pay Range: $25.25 - $34.05 hourly
- Up to $0.60 cents per hour quarterly safety bonus
- 3.5% match for the 401k retirement plan
- Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K Match
- We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
- Best maintained tractors on the road
As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in eVerify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.
Farwest Steel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Veterans
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Salary : $25 - $34