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Employment
Opening:
Class
A or Class B Driver
Due
to a sustained increase in business volumes, Swartz Moving
& Storage is actively seeking qualified drivers to bolster
operational capabilities at our agency in Portland, Oregon.
This is a great opportunity to join one of the most respected
agents within the United Van Lines network. Swartz Moving
& Storage has been a United Van Lines agent for over 49
years.
Qualifications
and Skills Profile:
•
Must be 21 years of age.
• Education or experience matching:
High school diploma, or
General education degree (GED), or
One to three months related experience or training, or
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid Class A commercial driver’s
license.
• Have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Meet the physical standards of the DOT.
• Satisfactorily pass pre-employment, random, post-accident,
and reasonable cause drug and alcohol tests.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical
calculations.
• Working knowledge of preparing paperwork associated
with household goods and freight shipments.
• Ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs,
and maintain logs.
• Ability to supervise crews of various sizes.
Basic Job Description
Position
entails performing all aspects of moving our customer’s
household goods (or other materials) from origin to destination.
Tasks may include preparing a detailed inventory, protecting,
loading/unloading and transport of goods. Loads may be long
or short haul, and may require work at any hour of the day
or night. Driver will be exposed to elevated noise and vibration
levels while driving the vehicle, and will be required to
perform jobs in all weather conditions. Additionally, Swartz
and United expect drivers to present themselves in a professional
manner, including attitude, work ethic and appearance.
The
successful applicant will be expected to satisfactorily perform
all essential tasks. The tasks listed below are representative
of duties and responsibilities required:
•
Safely operate a variety of vehicles, including tractor-trailer,
straight or bobtail trucks, in all types of weather and traffic
conditions.
• Stay alert while driving for up to ten hours at a
time.
• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors.
• Raise/lower trailer landing gear by cranking handle
for three minutes by repetitive motion.
• Load and unload trailer, either unassisted, or with
the assistance of helpers, warehouseman or dock workers. Use
of forklift may be required.
• Secure all shipments by pad-wrapping, strapping and/or
bracing, as required.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of
household goods and other freight of varying sizes and weights.
Goods will often require moving up or down stairs, across
rough terrain, and over long distances.
• Lifting of up to 150 pounds. Regular lifting of a
minimum of 50 pounds over the head without assistance, and
100 pounds with assistance.
• Supervise movers as they remove or deliver items to
and from homes, offices, docks, etc. Supervision shall insure
that items are moved in such a way as to eliminate the likelihood
of damage to goods or surroundings.
• Use appropriate tools to prevent damage to items or
surroundings, including floor runners, door jam protectors,
cardboard and pads.
Compensation and Benefits Package includes:
- Swartz
drivers are affiliated with Teamsters Union – Local
162, and contract based wages are commensurate with industry
standards.
- Paid
family health plan (medical, dental and vision).
- Paid
vacation and holidays.
For immediate attention, qualified candidates interested in
this position should E-mail resume and qualifications to employment@swartzms.com.
No phone calls please.
Swartz
Moving & Storage
is
an Equal Opportunity Employer
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