Job Description:

Seeking Local Freight Driver - Home Daily! Start at $ 26.75 an hour with an opportunity to earn up to $75 – 95k annually. Excellent Benefits and Retirement Plan, plus Wage Increase Incentives

 

LTI, Inc. is growing and adding Drivers in Mount Vernon! We are proud to offer one of the best benefit packages in the industry, a great retirement plan, exceptional opportunities for career advancement, and much more!

 

LTI, Inc. (LTII) specializes in the transport of liquid- and dry-bulk commodities throughout the Pacific Northwest. For over 70 years, we have proudly served our customers transportation requirements by consistently offering the highest levels of service, operating safely and efficiently as well as fully supporting the efforts and needs of our drivers.

 

PLEASE NOTE: A class A CDL with tankers and doubles endorsements are required, as is the ability to cross the border into Canada (Passport or Enhanced CDL required).

• LTI Mount Vernon Freight Drivers are HOME DAILY!


• Our drivers are paid hourly for ALL on-duty work time, from when they arrive to work until they leave.


• $ 26.75 /hour base, subject to 1.5 x OT rate for any work time over 40 hours in one week.


• $1.00/hour driver incentive, also subject to OT


• Hourly paid safe driving bonus, subject to OT. For every year of documented safe driving with previous employment from an accredited safety program or accrue with us, we will increase your base pay.


• Paid Holidays.


• Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Leave.


• Excellent Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, etc. with low cost options for full family coverage.


• 401K offered.


• Incredible career advancement opportunity. More than 75% of our management team began their career as a company driver.
  


• Additional career opportunities within the Lynden Family of companies, unmatched in the transportation industry.

We are looking forward to hearing from you and discussing your career with LTI, Inc. and the Lynden family of companies.

www.lynden.com/drive

Or, email a Resume to LTIIHR@lynden.com

Or, call and speak to a representative today 800-327-6255

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Worker checks out truck upon first checking into work by inspecting lights, tires, brakes, fuel, oil, and water. Worker tops off tanks, as needed. Worker advises mechanic when repairs are needed and lubricates or repairs vehicle when necessary. Worker also improves safety and maintains vehicle’s cleanliness by cleaning windows, mirrors, and lights.


• If not hooked up, worker hooks up trailer, whether loaded or not, and performs a check of its safety features and running gear.


• Worker makes certain that all emergency equipment such as chains, light bulbs, fuses, etc. are available in case of need.


• Worker operates vehicle and travels to destination utilizing skills gained from training and/or experience as a truck driver.


• Worker prepares receipts for loads upon pick-up and delivery and completes corresponding time-card.


• Worker maintains driver’s log according to I.C.C., state, and federal regulations.


• Worker may operate trailer pump to load and unload products to be transferred.


• Worker may be required to unhook and hookup trailers, crank landing gear, and operate buttons and levers to operate dump trailer.


• Worker performs emergency roadside repairs and installs lightbulbs, fuses, and tire-chains as needed.


• Worker climbs ladders on trailers and on farm tanks, as needed.


• Worker uses arms, hands, legs, and feet to operate vehicle or operate equipment.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This includes, but not limited to, the ability to operate an On-Board Device.

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, nights or holidays, if required. May work a total of 8 to 14 hours and occasional overnight travel may be required.

High school diploma/GED or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

 

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Must possess at least valid Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License with tanker and doubles endorsements, have acceptable driving record, and be at least 21 years of age.

 

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Employee is required to wear PPE as outlined in Company’s Industrial Health and Safety Manual Chapter 2.27 PPE Program, which may include hard hat, safety toe shoes/boots, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, respiratory protection and arctic gear.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Cab of semi-truck and area immediately around the vehicle and the trailer at any given location. Other locations where products are picked up and delivered including refineries, storage facilities, and other businesses. Highways and local roads in a variety of locations and a variety of conditions. Inclement weather is always a factor when operating a large motor vehicle with trailer. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to moderately loud.

 

A post conditional offer of employment physical, drug test and background investigation are required.

 

Random drug testing is required of all LTI, Inc. employees.

 

LTI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin.

 

Veterans and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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