Truck Driver - Local Cartage

Inside the Role

This is a Teamsters Local 81 position. The driver will work with a team of drivers in the Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) Local Cartage fleet to support our Truck Manufacturing Plants, Corporate Consolidation Center, and local vendors.

This position will start out as a Casual driver with further opportunity to expand into the Local Cartage and Test Fleet.

Each driver has a specified job role assigned to them to support operations. This job role is decided based on a quarterly bid based on seniority in the Union.

This is a team oriented environment with the expectation of helping each other out whenever possible. This position works very closely with the docks and dispatcher to identify the moves and pickups that need to be completed throughout that day.

Potential for Success

• Long-Term Job Security Opportunity
• Helping to Develop Tomorrow's Trucks with Engineering
• Aid Marketing by Helping to Drive Brand & Technology Awareness
• Cultivation of the Digital Future of Trucking

We Take Care of Our Team

Responsibilities

• Enter and exit the cab of the truck multiple times a day
• Climb onto the back of the truck to connect the glad handles from the truck to the trailer
• Raise and lower the landing gears of the trailer with the crank
• Open and close trailer doors
• Climb into the back of trailers
• Use straps to tie down freight on flatbed truck
• Open the hood of the truck to access the engine
• Walk from truck to docks throughout day
• Carry or lift up to 75 pounds
• Fill out daily logs of tasks completed and Daily Vehicle Inspections Reports
• Review, read, and understand Manifests and Bill of Ladings
• Identify potentially hazardous situations
• Maneuver truck and trailer in tight areas
• Clearly communicate with driver fleet, dispatcher, docks, railroad ramps, and vendors
• Utilize Push To Talk phones to communicate with other drivers and dispatcher
• Utilize computers and touchscreens to operate PeopleNet (electronic logs) and a Yard Management System

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of experience required
• Hazardous Material Certified required
• Understanding of driver regulations and Hours of Service required
• Clear history of accidents required
• An attached resume is required
• High school diploma (or equivalent) required

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US

YOU MAKE US - YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

People are what makes us - everyone makes the difference at Daimler Truck. As one global team, we drive success : from conventional powertrains to the future of sustainable transportation.

We build to solve. Constantly pursuing our goals. Our culture. Our daily life.

It's your impact that makes the difference. Only together, will we achieve more sustainable transportation, reduce our carbon footprint, increase safety on and off the track, develop smarter technology and financial solutions.

All essential, to fulfill our purpose for all who keep the world moving. That's why we rely on each other. We start with listening to your insights, thoughts, and ideas.

Let's unleash our collective potential to build our future, progress together and lead with the long view. Because everything you do has an impact.

It matters. This is what we call impact Culture.

Schedule Type : Onsite

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous.

These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader.

Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services.

Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369.

For TTY / TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.