Truck Driver Job at Alaskan Copper Companies, Inc. in Kent

Overview

Job Title: Truck Driver

Date Opened: September 17, 2025

Date Closed: October 15, 2025

Location: 27402 72nd Ave S. Kent, WA 98032

Hours of Work: 1st shift, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Pay Rate: $25.64/hr. After 90 days to $28.49/hr.

Representation: After 30 days, required to become a due paying or financial core member of Int. Brotherhood of Teamsters Union #174.

Summary: Drive a commercial truck within Washington State to make daily deliveries for a metal products manufacturing distributor. Will be assigned to the Kent, Bremerton, Port Angeles and Seattle area routes.

Responsibilities

• Make local deliveries of metal goods according to routing schedule.
• Pick up metal from customers and other company locations within Washington State.
• Complete vehicle inspection report daily prior to leaving on route.
• Strap down loads on flatbed trailer to assure safe delivery and compliance with DOT regulations.
• Drive in a safe and courteous manner.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements To Be Considered

1. Application must be filled out completely by the Applicant.
2. Meet all of the Required Essential Job Skills/Experience.
3. Work overtime when required.
4. Willing to comply with company rules and policies.
5. Pass pre-employment drug screen.

Required Essential Job Skills/Experience

1. Must have valid Washington CDL for class A vehicles.
2. 3 years experience driving class A vehicles.
3. Must be at least 21 years of age.
4. Must have no more than one commercial driver’s license.
5. Must be able to provide 10 years previous employment information.
6. Must not have any disqualifying convictions on driving record in accordance with DOT regulations.
7. Must not have any preventable commercial vehicle accidents in the last 3 years.
8. Experience tying loads down with straps.
9. Experience using flatbed trailers.
10. Experience tarping load for weather.

Required Essential Job Functions

1. Make local deliveries of metal goods according to routing schedule.
2. Pick up metal from customers and other company locations within Washington State.
3. Complete vehicle inspection report daily prior to leaving on route.
4. Strap down loads on flatbed trailer to assure safe delivery and compliance with DOT regulations.
5. Drive in a safe and courteous manner.
6. Other duties as needed.

Desirable Job Skills/Experience

Familiar with Seattle metropolitan areas.

Job Accommodations

Considered on an individual basis.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Life insurance and short term disability insurance.
• 401(k).

Physical Requirements

1. This position requires the following in an 8-hour work day:

Standing and Walking for 1 hour up to 7 hours; Sitting 5-10 minutes 1 hour

2. Movement of objects and strength requirements for this job:

Lifting and Carrying by weight categories (up to 50 lbs frequently, 51-100 lbs occasionally)

3. Required repetitive use of hands: Simply Grasping, Fine Manipulating, Pushing & Pulling

4. Repetitive movements involving the feet: Right Foot, Left Foot, Both

5. Worker positions: Climbing, Stooping, Balancing, Kneeling, Bending, Crouching, Reaching, Crawling

6. Visual and sensory requirements: Talking/Hearing, Seeing, Depth Perception, Field of Vision, Accommodation; Color Vision not required

7. Environmental conditions: Inside/Outside, Temperature variations, Wet conditions, Noise levels requiring hearing protection, Dust presence